[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNITION GIVEN TO C. RASEH NAGI OF BROOKLYN

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 1997

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, today I wish for my colleagues and friends 
to join me honoring a shining star in my community, Ms. C. Raseh Nagi. 
Ms. Nagi has been a true leader in the movement to improve educational 
opportunity for over 35 years. Beginning as a teacher in I.S. 78, she 
moved on to initiate important programs in foreign language studies and 
a center for intellectually gifted students. More recently as community 
superintendent of district 28 she has continued to make vital 
contributions in education all worthy of mention and praise.
  She was instrumental in establishing the District 28 Academy, an 
alternative program for at-risk junior high school students. Improving 
on the initial program for gifted students, she created and implemented 
a districtwide talented and gifted program. Her talents have also 
served the education community well outside the classroom. She 
initiated and supported the preparation of competitive and legislative 
proposals which supplemented the funding available to the district's 
schools. She encouraged and engaged representatives from all school 
constituencies to participate in the educational process. She has 
worked diligently to make education in the community a comprehensive 
endeavor.
  Ms. Nagi has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the teaching 
and learning process, focusing on the achievement of high standards for 
all. I would like to take this moment to recognize Ms. Nagi for her 
accomplishments and to thank her on behalf of the children and parents 
she has touched. C. Raseh Nagi has been a true friend and strong leader 
for the professional staff of district 28 and, she has felt all 
children have the ability and potential to be anything they want to be.
  Thank you Ms. Nagi.

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