[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 195 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF LESLEE ATIRAM

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                       HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2017

  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Leslee Atiram who sadly passed away on November 10, 2017.
  Leslee Atiram was a beloved teacher who was described by her students 
and peers to be inspiring and an optimist. Raised in Brooklyn, Ms. 
Atiram had a drive to one day be an educator. Ms. Atiram spent four 
decades teaching math and science for high school and elementary school 
in New York and New Jersey, of which she spent two of those decades 
teaching at Rutgers Preparatory School, Princeton Day School, and the 
Sunday school at Temple Shaari Emeth.
  Her passion for education led her to study at Stroudsburg University 
and the University of London during her undergraduate years. She then 
earned her master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Her 
style of teaching was like none other--she always brought warmth, 
kindness, and a good sense of humor to her classes. Her knowledge and 
skills as a math and science teacher earned her the ORT American 
Outstanding STEM Educator Award, which honors an educator in the New 
York, New Jersey, Connecticut tristate area who seeks to advance STEM 
education.
  Outside of her educational career, Ms. Atiram organized a support 
group for other people in the school community who were touched by 
cancer.
  Leslee is survived by her husband, Zam; her sons, Logan and Zak; 
Kristin, Zak's fiancee; her brother, Stan, and her loving nieces and 
nephew. A memorial service for Leslee will be held Sunday, December 10, 
2017 at Rutgers Preparatory School in Somerset.
  Our nation suffers in the loss of nurturing educators like Leslee 
Atiram, but I am honored that such a talented and dedicated individual 
has shared their gifts on behalf of our community.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in remembering the amazing life of 
Leslee Atiram and sending our sincere condolences to her friends and 
family. May Ms. Atiram be blessed and rest in peace.

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