[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 36 (Monday, March 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E387-E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO KEVIN KANNENGEISER

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2001

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kevin Kannengeiser, an 
extraordinary teacher, coach, friend, and mentor to the students at St. 
Nicholas School in Los Altos Hills, California.
  Mr. Kannengeiser or Mr. K, as he is known to his students, came to 
St. Nicholas School in January, 1977. During his 25 years at St. 
Nicholas, he has worked tirelessly on behalf of his students. As the 
8th grade homeroom teacher and Chair of the Mathematics Department, Mr. 
K dedicates himself to educating, advising and guiding his students. 
His commitment is evident through his consistent work to offer his 
students educational opportunities in and out of the classroom.
  Ten years ago, Mr. Kannengeiser launched the idea of taking his 
Social Studies students on an annual trip to Washington, D.C., so that 
they would better understand the workings of our government. As 
athletic director, Mr. K coaches the boys' basketball team, and for the 
last 27 years he has hosted the Annual Boys Basketball Tournament in 
the Bay Area.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to an 
outstanding community leader and a remarkable teacher who has touched 
the lives of countless students and serves as an inspiration to so 
many. Mr. K has sacrificed financially to remain in the Catholic 
education system. He has earned the deepest respect and admiration of 
his colleagues, of parents, and his students for his extraordinary 
dedication and effectiveness in all he does at St. Nicholas School.
  Mr. Speaker, we are indeed a better nation and a better people, 
because of Kevin Kannengeiser and it is a privilege to honor my 
constituent for his very special leadership.

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