[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1801]
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          WORDS OF CONDOLENCE CONCERNING A DEDICATED EDUCATOR

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2006

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is with much sadness that I rise to 
recognize a teacher and friend, Sona Polakowski. She succumbed to 
cancer on September 15. I join ber husband Bob, her daughter Jen, her 
son Mark, her family, friends and admirers in mourning her loss and in 
celebrating her life.
  Born in Jersey City, NJ, Sona resided in Lawrenceville, NJ for the 
past 35 years. A graduate of Seton Hall University, she was project 
director for math and science at the Lawrence Township Board of 
Education. Sona was a member of the New Jersey Education Association, 
National Science Teachers Association and Congregation Brothers of 
Israel.
  For the past 15 years, it has been my privilege to work with Sona to 
improve children's education. Her cheerful determination was her most 
apparent characteristic. She gave hundreds of teachers the confidence 
and knowledge to teach science; and, most of all, she shared her 
determination. Her effect on others will remain with thousands of 
students for generations to come. She will be missed by me, my staff, 
and the many teachers and others with whom she worked.

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