[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DAVID POSSNER

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2010

  Mr. McMAHON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
service of David Possner to the youth of New York City. He has 
dedicated his life to educating the youth of our city and to the 
betterment of his community.
  David Possner graduated from the prestigious New York City Leadership 
Academy's Aspiring Principals Program and is currently an assistant 
principal at M.S. Q226 in Queens, New York. At this school, he is the 
supervisor of the Visionary School Academy. In this role, he is a role 
model and inspiration to his students. He is always available to assist 
students and their families, in or out of the classroom.
  David's commitment to education and community service is not limited 
to the classroom. He is always available to assist students and their 
families in both academic and personal matters. David is involved in 
numerous charitable organizations and has inspired many of his students 
to join him in these endeavors. He sees his role not just as an 
educator, but as a leader of youth. His tireless dedication to his 
life's calling makes him an inspiration not just to his students, but 
to educators across the country.
  I am pleased to inform you that David's hard work has not gone 
unnoticed. He has been recognized by the United States Senate, the 
House of Representatives, the New York State Assembly, and the New York 
City Council. The New York Post has called him ``a visionary who has 
made a deep impact on the lives of his students and fellow teachers.''
  The one word that we could use to describe David would be ``hope.'' 
This has been his guiding principle for his entire career: hope in New 
York City, hope in our state, hope in our youth, and hope in our 
nation. Despite the constant challenges facing his students, he never 
gives up on them and always inspires them to strive for excellence.
  Madam Speaker, I invite the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing the outstanding life contributions of David Possner to our 
city's and our nation's youth.

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