[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 62 (Saturday, April 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E492-E493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING DR. JAMES NEWTON AS HE IS HONORED BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS 
                         CLUB OF THE NORTHTOWNS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, April 8, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
career of a dedicated public servant, Superintendent Dr. James Newton, 
who is being honored by the Boys and Girls Club of the Northtowns, also 
known as the Newman Club, with an award.
   Dr. Newton spent 31 years working in public education; 19 of those 
were in the City of Tonawanda. He began his career as junior high 
principal in 1998. He was an integral part in passing the largest 
capital project in the history of the district. The project was over 25 
million dollars in improvements to fund a new library media center and 
gymnasium, among other upgrades.

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   In 2009, he was appointed to middle/high school principal and in 
2013 became the superintendent. Dr. Newton has dedicated his career in 
public education to creating a positive school environment, increasing 
the graduation rate, and allowing students to excel.
   Dr. Newton serves his community outside of his job with a membership 
in the Exchange Club, Kiwanis Club, and as a Board member for the 
Northtowns Boys and Girls Club. He is also a dedicated husband to his 
wife Lisa, with whom he has a beloved daughter.
   Mr. Speaker, I honor the distinguished career of Dr. Newton as he 
retires from his position as superintendent. It is with great pride 
that I stand to recognize the leadership and accomplishments of Dr. 
James Newton and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

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