[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 125 (Friday, September 18, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H8078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF ERIC GROSS

  (Mrs. KELLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true American 
hero. He did not hit home runs, he did not score touchdowns, he did not 
star in any movies, but what Eric Gross did do in his 33 years of 
public service was provide an unparalleled role model as both a teacher 
and friend for students attending Carmel High School in Carmel, New 
York.
  Mr. Speaker, I come to the House floor today to honor Eric, because 
this marks the first September since 1965 that he will not be heading 
back to school along with the students of Carmel High School. Although 
Eric continues his career as a journalist, he has retired from the 
profession to which he has given the most of his time. Eric served his 
33 years as a speech therapist, helping youngsters overcome all types 
of challenges.
  The beneficiaries of Eric's retirement from Carmel High School of 
course are his wife, Barbara, and his children, Kimberly and Andrew, 
who will now be able to spend more time with this thoughtful and giving 
man.
  Eric Gross will be greatly missed at the institution where he served 
so long and gave so much. He will be missed by both students and 
colleagues alike throughout the entire school district.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Eric all the best in his retirement and salute 
him for his 33 years of public service as a teacher. He is a true 
American hero.

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