[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1298]
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                         HONORING ELISE COGORNO

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2003

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Elise 
Cogorno, who after devoting 34 years of her life to teaching and 
inspiring public school students in New Jersey, is retiring this month. 
Whether in her role as one of the Nation's most esteemed Spanish 
teachers, or as an active leader in extracurricular activities for 
students, or as a volunteer in community programs, Elise Cogorno has 
been a remarkable and committed role model to thousands of children.
  Born Elise Braunschweiger in 1946, her childhood was spent in 
Hillside, New Jersey. She and her family then moved to Morristown, New 
Jersey, where she attended high school. After receiving her education 
from Montclair State University, Elise Cogorno spent her entire 34 
years of teaching in Teaneck, New Jersey--first in Thomas Jefferson 
Junior High School, and later at Teaneck High School. As an 
extraordinarily gifted teacher, Elise Cogorno motivated her students 
through creativity, humor, and enthusiasm. Her love for teaching 
generated a love for learning among her students.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting one of our Nation's 
finest teachers, Elise Cogorno, whose outstanding teaching abilities 
helped and inspired thousands of New Jersey students. Elise Cogorno's 
successful teaching career has proved invaluable for countless New 
Jersey students. She truly represents the best of New Jersey.

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