[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE OCCASION OF THE RETIREMENT OF MS. CORA CIOTTI FROM THE WELDON CITY 
                             SCHOOL SYSTEM

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2015

  Mr.  BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate 
my constituent, Ms. Cora Ciotti, as she retires after working nearly 40 
years in the education field. Ms. Ciotti began her career in education 
in New York where she worked as a Youth School Officer for the New Hyde 
Park School system. Later, she moved to Weldon, North Carolina, in my 
congressional district, where she worked for the Weldon City Public 
School system in a number of capacities.
  Before embarking on a career in education, Ms. Ciotti attended John 
Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York where she was trained and 
certified as a Youth School Officer. Ms. Ciotti's training helped her 
to navigate some of the unique challenges that were presented by 
students and empowered her to have a dynamic and positive influence on 
their lives. Many of the youth who were influenced by Ms. Ciotti 
decades ago have grown into productive citizens who are making positive 
contributions to their communities.
  After relocating to Weldon, North Carolina, Ms. Ciotti began working 
with the Weldon City Public Schools, where she served as a Teacher's 
Assistant and Attendance Counselor, among other important roles. She 
demonstrated care, compassion, and dedication to the students with whom 
she worked. If any student was hungry, Ms. Ciotti fed them. If any 
student lacked clothing, Ms. Ciotti clothed them. At times, Ms. Ciotti 
even provided shelter for some of our troubled youth by opening up her 
own home.
  Ms. Ciotti was indeed special in her own way to the youth; she 
possessed a talent for reaching the youth right where they were; she 
reserved judgement; she changed the lives of many and pushed them in a 
positive direction, and for that we should all be grateful.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Cora Ciotti has positively influenced the lives of 
countless young people over her nearly 40-year career in education. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Ms. Ciotti for her dedication 
to generations of young people and in offering her best wishes as she 
embarks on the next chapter of her life.

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