[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 26, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S2937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO BEDFORD SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DENNIS POPE

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Dennis Pope upon receiving the New Hampshire Superintendent 
of the Year Award for the 1999-2000 school year. This honor was awarded 
to Mr. Pope by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association, and 
both Mary Jo and I applaud the hard work and dedication that has earned 
him such high esteem.
  Dennis Pope was chosen from eleven other nominees, and it was 
ultimately his actions and the respect of his peers that elevated him 
over the competition. He has dedicated nearly three decades of his life 
to education, the past eleven years of which have been as the Bedord, 
New Hampshire, Superintendent of Schools. Dennis Pope's goal has always 
been to make a difference in the lives of his students and in the 
education process, and he has succeeded. Mr. Pope's efforts exemplify 
the Association's motto ``Champions for Children.'' Dennis is a 
champion of both our children and New Hampshire school systems.
  Dennis Pope's presence in the Bedford community extends far beyond 
the walls of its schools. Dennis is an individual who leads by example. 
He has been a member of the Rotary club, numerous town committees and 
is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Visitation Committees for the 
NEASC.
  Dennis has illustrated that one can't be a passive participant and 
prosper. He has taken the initiative of reforming the scholastic 
curriculum, and he has encouraged community involvement in school 
affairs. He has shown that being fiscally conservative doesn't detract 
from an academically rich school system.
  Again, I commend Dennis Pope on this very special honor and on his 
service to the Bedford School System. His work is greatly beneficial to 
the Town and the State, and I wish him all of the best as he continues 
to make a difference in his community and in the lives of its young 
citizens. It is truly an honor to represent Dennis Pope in the United 
States Senate.

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