[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JEANNETTE MARY LOSCIUTO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Jeannette 
Mary LoSciuto upon her retirement from the New York City Board of 
Education. Jeannette taught in the NYC public school system since 1972 
and will retire from teaching after 25 years. Jeannette's last 23 years 
were spent at the Joseph B. Cavallaro School, Intermediate School 281K 
in Brooklyn. Jeannette taught language arts to the students of IS281K 
and was the department leader for 20 years. Jeannette was also the 
faculty advisor for the school yearbook and newspaper from 1980 to 
1982.
  Jeannette is not only an educator but also very active in the Coney 
Island community. Her community activism includes serving as a member 
and/or officer on the local Community Board, boards of numerous 
elementary schools, day care centers, housing and homeowner 
associations, task force on poverty, Community Council, and PTAs. She 
also served with the Community Democratic Club from 1964 until its 
dissolution in 1994. This participation included positions as the 
editor of the newsletter, election district captain, poll watcher, 
petition counter and checker, and a member of its Executive Board.
  Jeannette joined the Boys Scouts of America in 1963 and continued to 
be active long after her children's involvement. Jeannette received 
various awards in her capacity as Den Mother; Webelo Leader; 
instructor; counselor for the Sheepshead District, Brooklyn; member of 
the Training and Commissioners staff and committee person, first in 
Troop & Pack #678 and then in Troop & Pack #504. Her active involvement 
with the Boys Scouts of America continues as committee person and merit 
badge counselor. In 1974, Jeannette was awarded the prestigious Silver 
Beaver.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to Jeannette 
M. LoSciuto upon her retirement as a teacher in the NYC public school 
system. At a time, when there have been many stories told about the 
failures in our public school system, it is with great pleasure that we 
can honor someone whose dedication is an inspiration to our youth.

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