[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 84 (Monday, June 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
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                       IN HONOR OF DAVE KOZLOWSKI

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2014

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dave Kozlowski for 
his service to the students of Ellington, Connecticut. For the past 35 
years, Dave has played an influential role in the lives of thousands of 
young people. As he winds down his career, he is now leading the 
children of former students and has become an example of stability in 
his community.
  Dave has demonstrated his leadership skills in his math classroom as 
well as outside of it. He has successfully coached the Ellington Middle 
School cross country team, as well as the girls' and boys' basketball 
teams for countless years. He continues to build athletic teams where 
all students feel welcome and valued for their participation. The 
students always developed a strong sense of camaraderie and pulled 
together against larger schools to give all opponents a run for their 
money.
  Dave's most memorable contribution to the students is his annual trip 
to Washington, DC. After Dave's countless hours of preparation, the 
students are rewarded with an unforgettable experience. He manages to 
give the students an accurate sample of the history of our country, 
while letting them enjoy their learning every step of the way. As for 
the rare instance where something went awry, Dave handled it with his 
typical good humor. No roadblock stopped him from providing the 
students of Ellington with the memory of a lifetime. The thousands of 
eighth graders who have accompanied Dave on this trip over the last 35 
years truly appreciate all of the sacrifices he has made for them. 
These young people are completely engaged throughout the experience. 
That engagement and appreciation of learning is the truest mark of a 
great educator.

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