[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E32-E33]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JOE CORSELLO

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 1998

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Joe 
Corsello of my hometown

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of Morris, Illinois on being named a Distinguished Member in the 
Illinois Art Education Association this past November. This award 
honors Mr. Corsello's service and leadership in the IAEA, and the local 
community.
  Joe Corsello a veteran of the Korean War, has been a leader in art 
education and appreciation in the Eleventh Congressional District 
throughout the last three decades. For over thirty three years, Joe 
Corsello has taught the young people at Morris Community High School 
the finer points of visual arts and ceramics in his classroom. Outside 
of the classroom, Joe played an important part in shaping the minds of 
Morris High students as an advisor to the art club, student council, 
yearbook and athletic clubs.
  During his time at Morris Community High School, Joe was named the 
1978 Illinois State Teacher of the Year. Mr. Corsello is also a co 
founder of the Corsello--Prenzeler Art scholarship for college bound 
art students at Morris High. Named Man of the Year by the Morris 
Chamber of Commerce in 1977, Joe continues to serve the community by 
teaching art part time at Immaculate Conception Grade School.
  While Joe Corsello has been recognized by a number of different 
groups for the wonderful job he has done throughout his lifetime, Joe's 
greatest satisfaction stems from the achievements of his students. 
Among these achievements include scholastic arts awards won by 12 of 
his students, and national art awards won by seven of his students.
  Mr. Speaker, Joe Corsello has touched the lives of so many people in 
Morris and throughout the Eleventh Congressional District. I 
congratulate him on this honor, and I know I speak for the many 
students, teachers and residents back home in Morris when I say, thank 
you Joe for your hard work with our kids, and good luck with your 
future work in the arts.

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