[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING EDWARD A. NIZIOLEK

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Edward Niziolek for a remarkable 41 years of faithful service to the 
students of Fairfax, VA.
  Mr. Niziolek began his career as an educator in 1964 after graduating 
from the California State Teachers College with a major in mathematics. 
Mr. Niziolek joined Fairfax County Public Schools as a mathematics 
teacher at Glasgow Middle School in Alexandria, VA. After serving for 
five years at Glasgow, Mr. Niziolek joined the faculty at Lanier Middle 
School where he quickly made his mark on both the character and 
academic development of its students. He sponsored the Lanier Math 
Team, which frequently finished as one of the top performing teams in 
the area, including a 2nd Place finish in Mr. Niziolek's final school 
year. Mr. Niziolek has demonstrated his dedication to education year 
round, teaching an astonishing 36 summer school sessions.
  Mr. Niziolek dutifully served for over four decades and demonstrated 
a passion for service in a school system with students from a wide 
array of backgrounds. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an 
interest in his students, a desire to help them succeed, and the 
ability to achieve outstanding results. All students, faculty and 
parents who have been in one of his classrooms have expressed an 
appreciation for his dedicated service to our Nation's youth.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take the opportunity to 
recognize Mr. Edward Niziolek for his tireless service and 
contributions as a mathematics teacher for Fairfax County Public 
Schools. His legacy of success is found in each student who has 
traveled into his classrooms, taken his tests, and who have moved on to 
become productive members of the community. I call upon my colleagues 
to join me in applauding Edward A. Niziolek for his service and wishing 
him the best in a well deserved retirement.

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