[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 136 (Tuesday, October 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY LYNN ANN D'AVERSO

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nancy Lynn Ann 
D'Averso on her retirement from Brookdale Community College at Long 
Branch, New Jersey. Ms. D'Averso dedicated over 31 years to Brookdale 
Community College, and her many achievements should be celebrated.
  Nancy Lynn D'Averso's commitment to education is not only evident in 
her years as a teacher, but also in her many personal academic 
achievements. A graduate of Long Branch High School, Ms. D'Averso went 
on to earn a ``Certificate of Culture'' from the University of Madrid, 
Spain as well as a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Spanish and a Grade 7-
12 Teaching Certificate from Montclair State College. After 6 years of 
teaching at Memorial School in Eatontown, New Jersey, Ms. D'Averso 
continued her studies at Montclair State College, graduating with a 
Master's of Arts Degree in Spanish Literature. She later also received 
an Associate Degree in Human Services from Brookdale Community College, 
which helped her to excel at her work at Checkmate Fort Monmouth 
Homeless Shelter in Oceanport, New Jersey.
  After teaching briefly at the primary education level, Ms. D'Averso 
went on to teach at Brookdale Community College at Long Branch in 1981. 
Combining her educational studies in Spanish and teaching, Ms. D'Averso 
taught English as a Second Language, GED studies in Spanish and 
Citizenship Studies. Her commitment to helping others through her 
various positions is admirable, and the impact she has had on the 
Brookdale Community College community is immeasurable.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Nancy Lynn Ann D'Averso 
on her retirement. Her commitment to the Brookdale Community College at 
Long Branch community is truly deserving of this body's recognition.

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