[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 137 (Friday, October 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1863-E1864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            DAVID NEVES, RHODE ISLAND'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 11, 2001

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to David 
Neves, a Scituate music teacher who was recently named Rhode Island's 
Teacher of the Year.
  Mr. Neves has been a member of the Scituate High School music 
department for 25 years and has devoted his career to instilling a love 
and appreciation for music in all of his students. Throughout his 
tenure at Scituate, Mr. Neves has directed the band program and served 
as the conductor for the symphonic band, jazz ensemble and orchestra. 
Any one of these projects consumes an extraordinary amount of time, yet 
Mr. Neves has undertaken all four with tireless enthusiasm.
  In addition to providing basic music instruction, Mr. Neves has led 
his students on trips to Montreal, Toronto, Orlando, and Washington, 
DC, and even allowed them to produce top-quality recordings in 
professional studios. Through his efforts, the students in Scituate's 
music program have experienced life beyond their community, and they 
will relish and draw on those experiences for years to come.
  Mr. Neves was selected for this honor from among nominees of schools 
all over the state. He will now compete for National Teacher of the 
Year and will be recognized at a Presidential ceremony here in 
Washington in the spring. I am very much looking forward to welcoming 
Mr. Neves to our nation's capitol and congratulating him on this 
impressive honor in person.
  I think we all know the impact one exceptional teacher can have on 
his students. One teacher can change the course of a child's life by 
inspiring confidence, promoting excellence, and opening his students' 
eyes to possibility. Mr. Neves is truly an outstanding asset to his 
profession and community, and for that, I am

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grateful. I know the entire second district of Rhode Island joins me in 
extending hearty congratulations on his wonderful achievement.

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