[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 95 (Monday, June 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E897]
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                         HONORING FRANK FANELLI

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2015

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Frank Fanelli, who 
is retiring after 43 years of outstanding service as a teacher, coach, 
and administrator in the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, 
which I am proud to represent.
  Mr. Fanelli was born and raised in Port Chester, New York, and first 
distinguished himself on the high school gridiron as the last district 
player to be named an All-American football player. He began to think 
of a teaching career in high school and started as the junior high 
school health teacher in the 1970s. After teaching for 23 years, Mr. 
Fanelli moved into administration, holding positions including 
Assistant Principal, Director of Grants, and currently Assistant 
Superintendent.
  Mr. Fanelli has devoted his professional career in the Port Chester 
schools to his philosophy of educating the whole child. During his 
tenure, the Port Chester school district implemented Full Service 
Community Schools, two of which have received National Blue Ribbons, 
and developed the JFK Early Learning Center. Under his leadership, the 
district received grants totaling more than $50 million that enhanced 
the educational opportunities for students. In more than four decades 
of service, his achievements have won many well-deserved awards 
including Westchester County Health Teacher of the Year, Port Chester 
Teacher of the Year, and most recently, special recognition from the 
Port Chester, Rye Brook, and Rye Town Council of Community Services. 
Mr. Fanelli's leadership and tireless efforts have truly ensured that 
Port Chester students are prepared to excel in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Frank Fanelli for his 43 years 
of dedicated service to his community. He truly has improved the lives 
of thousands of students and their families as well as inspired 
hundreds of educators, many whom he has selflessly mentored. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating his exemplary career and wish him 
the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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