[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 84 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING LEONARD REZMIERSKI

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. 
Leonard Rezmierski upon his retirement after 46 years of service with 
Northville Public Schools and having served the last 20 years as 
Superintendent.
  After receiving a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan 
University in 1965, Leonard Rezmierski went on, in 1969, to earn a 
Master of Arts majoring in Special Education with a minor in 
Administration at the University of Michigan. He earned a Doctor of 
Philosophy, majoring in Education and Anthropology, at the University 
of Michigan in 1982.
  Founder of the Galileo Leadership Training Program, Dr. Rezmierski 
served as the Tri-County Alliance President and as the Michigan 
Association of School Administrators Region 9 President during the 
2003/2004 school year. He held the position of MASA Region 9 Vice 
President in the prior year and during the 2006/2007 school year he was 
chosen as President Elect while also being an active member and Past 
President of the Wayne County School Superintendents' Association. 
Dedicating considerable time and effort to the Council for Exceptional 
Children at the state, national and international levels, Leonard has 
also devoted himself to the Wayne County and the Michigan Association 
of Administrators of Special Education.
  Dr. Leonard Rezmierski has been the recipient of numerous awards 
including the Northville Parent-Teacher Organization Service 
Achievement Award, the Marvin E. Beekman Administrator of the Year 
Award, the Susan Phillips Gorin Award for Outstanding Service to 
University Students and the TASH (The Association for Persons with 
Severe Handicaps) Award for Leadership in Non-Adversive Programming for 
Handicapped Students.
  Active in his community as a member and Past President of the 
Northville Rotary and as a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ann 
Arbor, Leonard has volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader, a youth hockey 
and Little League Baseball coach, and with Meals for the Homeless 
Program. Perhaps, the most poignant recognition of his devotion to 
educational distinction, innovation and leadership in academics, 
athletics, the arts and community service is the establishment of the 
Dr. Leonard Rezmierski Fund for Excellence. This enduring legacy will 
stand as confirmation of Leonard Rezmierski's idea of valuing the 
unique contributions of every child and adult to their school 
community. His perception of educational experience transcending 
classroom walls and reaching beyond traditional academics innovatively 
prepares students to work, live and succeed in our ever more global 
society.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Leonard Rezmierski has faithfully served the 
students and citizens of Northville, Michigan. As he enters the next 
phase of his life with his beloved wife Virginia, his daughter Sara and 
his son Ryan, he leaves behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and 
excellence. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. 
Leonard Rezmierski upon his retirement and recognizing his years of 
loyal service to our community and country.

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