[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 131 (Friday, September 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1659]
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 A TRIBUTE TO KEN WALSH, 2012 ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL HENRY SCHIMPF AWARD 
                               RECIPIENT

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ken Walsh, a member of 
the faculty of St. Joseph's School of the Sacred Heart in Atherton, 
California, who is being honored with the Henry Schimpf Award for his 
selfless service contributions, commitment and dedication within the 
St. Joseph's community. Like the man for whom the award is named, Ken 
Walsh has touched and improved the lives of so many while at St. 
Joseph's School of the Sacred Heart, and embodies the kind of patient, 
humble, selfless teaching methods we should all aspire to practice.
  Ken was behind the founding of the entire Athletic program for St. 
Joseph's School. He expanded the sports program from beyond basketball 
and baseball, and included other sports programs such as, tennis, track 
and soccer. Because of Ken's dedication, SJS has a strong sports 
presence along the Peninsula. His actions have provided more 
opportunities to more students, enabling many of them to participate in 
a variety of sports of their choosing. With the help and support of the 
community, along with SJS faculty, Ken raised money for a new field, 
which was named after Henry Schimpf. Ken is not only an outstanding 
educator, but he is also a great collaborator. He has been known to 
offer other schools in the region, like Sacred Heart Preparatory to 
utilize SJS tennis courts, and has taken the opportunity to organizing 
various tournaments between the two schools for both boys and girls. He 
is well respected by the community, his peers, his family, and his 
students as a teacher, an athletic director and as a friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ken Walsh, an 
educator who lives a life which embodies the goals and criteria of 
Sacred Heart Schools. He lives the five commitments of faith, respect, 
social awareness, community building and personal growth, and his 
contributions to his students have strengthened our community and our 
country immeasurably.

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