[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 5 (Monday, January 31, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    COMMENDING DAVE SHEA OF COLCHESTER, CT, FOR 38 YEARS OF TEACHING

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                           HON. SAM GEJDENSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 31, 2000

  Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Dave Shea of 
Colchester, Connecticut for 38 years of teaching in eastern 
Connecticut. Mr. Shea exemplifies the extraordinary dedication and 
commitment of teachers across our nation.
  Mr. Shea began his teaching career nearly four decades ago in the 
RHAM school system. After one year, he joined the faculty of Bacon 
Academy in Colchester where he taught until his retirement. Dave Shea 
has taught science and physical education. During his career at Bacon, 
he also served as the long-time coach of the boys' varsity basketball 
team. Dave has said that one of his most memorable moments came when 
the team won the State Championship in 1981. Dave has achieved many 
other milestones during his coaching career, including being one of 
only sixteen coaches statewide to have 400 wins in any one sport. He 
has also been recognized by his peers for his achievements. He was 
named Basketball Coach of the Year in 1983 by the Connecticut High 
School Association and Eastern Connecticut High School Coach of the 
Year in 1998. Dave has also coached baseball and girl's basketball. He 
will continue to remain active at Bacon as a coach in the years ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, on January 3, after 38 years of teaching, Dave Shea 
retired from Bacon Academy. Although he will not be presiding over gym 
class on a daily basis, he will continue to be involved in his 
community as a coach, a mentor and a resource for those entering the 
teaching profession. I join the residents of Colchester in wishing Dave 
Shea all the best. We look forward to seeing him on the sidelines and 
in the community for years to come.

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