[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HILARI COHEN

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mrs. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend a dynamic 
educator, Hilari Cohen, from my home State of New York. For the past 7 
years, Ms. Cohen has served on the Jericho Board of Education, and is 
the longest serving school board president in the district's history.
  During Mrs. Cohen's tenure on the Board of Education, Jericho has 
achieved a great deal. Here are just some of the things she has 
accomplished: expanded the middle/high school complex, introduced an 
elementary school world language exploratory program, introduced a 
middle school intramural program, instituted anti-bullying and 
character education programs, implemented a Social Emotional Literacy 
program, created an Industry Advisory Board, began a Public Access 
Defibrillation program, which includes the training of all coaches and 
administrators in first aid and Automatic External Defibrillation, 
expanded guidance, psychologist and social worker positions on all 
grade levels, developed a District wide Safety Team, named among the 
100 Best Communities in America for Music Education, implemented 
paperless communication between the school and home, and improved the 
Regent's Diploma rate from 80% in 1999 to 100% in 2005.
  She has been honored by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors 
for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the Jericho School 
District. Her colleagues have said her role as the Board President over 
the past 7 years has been pivotal to success of the district. Ms. Cohen 
has worked tirelessly and selflessly to ensure that students get an 
educational program beyond compare. She truly believes in success for 
every student.
  I am proud to honor this distinguished and accomplished educator, Ms. 
Hilari Cohen.

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