[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 116 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
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             A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LERTZMAN'S TEACHING CAREER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2011

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the career 
accomplishments of my cousin, David Lertzman, who retired this year 
after 41 years as a teacher and coach in the Los Angeles Unified School 
District. A native of California, David began his career in 1970 and 
would go on to teach and coach at numerous high schools in Los Angeles.
  David's academic career revolved around teaching World History, U.S. 
History, and Physical Education. His passion for education and history 
led him to participate in a local State University Education Department 
program that prepared students for a career teaching U.S. History. This 
program was highly successful, and David would watch many of his former 
students go on to have distinguished careers in teaching and coaching.
  In addition to his teaching accomplishments, David had a very 
successful coaching career. He coached football, boys gymnastics and 
girls volleyball. In doing so, he reached many significant milestones. 
At Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, he holds the record for most 
wins in school history for the football team and the boys gymnastics 
team, while at Birmingham High School he holds the record for most wins 
in school history for girls volleyball. He also served as a founding 
member of the Los Angeles Volleyball Coaches Association and the Los 
Angeles Football Coaches Association, and the President of the Los 
Angeles Coaches Association.
  As a former teacher myself, I want to join my cousin Lynne, who has 
been David's wife for 36 years, their two daughters Stephanie and 
Carolyn, and their son-in-law, Scott in congratulating him on such a 
successful career. Teachers hold a special place in our society, and 
David Lertzman has proven to be at the top of his profession. I wish 
him all the best in his future endeavors.

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