[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2531]
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 HONORING THOMAS O'BRIEN UPON BEING NAMED THE NEW YORK STATE PRINCIPAL 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
accomplishments of my constituent, Brentwood High School Principal 
Thomas O'Brien.
  Mr. O'Brien has been recognized as the New York State Principal of 
the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State. 
This award is given annually to a school administrator ``who has set 
the pace, character, and quality of education for the children in his 
or her school.''
  Mr. O'Brien has served as an educator for 38 years, 14 in his current 
position--all within the Brentwood School District. He was recognized 
for his outstanding work at Brentwood High School, where he worked 
successfully to move the school from the New York State Department of 
Education's list of ``Schools in Need of Improvement'' to the list of 
``Schools in Good Standing.''
  I congratulate him on this accomplishment and applaud his long record 
of contributions to education on Long Island.

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