[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SHIRLEY MONACELLI AS AMHERST WOMEN'S INTERCLUB COUNCIL HONOREE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2019

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life and accomplishments of Shirley Monacelli as she is honored by the 
Amherst Women's Interclub Council for her lifetime of service to her 
community.
  As a dedicated educator, Shirley began her career teaching grades 
Nursery through 3rd Grade in the Niagara Falls School System, as well 
as evening classes in English for adults seeking U.S. Citizenship or 
their GED. Additionally, she served as an adjunct professor at Niagara 
County Community College where she designed and taught her own Early 
Childhood Education Curriculum.
  In 1980, Shirley started her lifetime of community service by 
volunteering as an usher and in the gift shop at Art Park. She 
continued in that volunteer role for 30 years , picking up numerous 
other volunteer roles along the way which she continues to participate 
in to this day.
  Shirley has touched the lives of so many individuals as a leader, 
educator, and neighbor in her community. Her roles stretch from a 
Chairwoman of the New York State Council for Children State Conference, 
to working the Information Office at the Amherst Senior Center, to 
teaching Religious Education at St. Gregory the Great.
  Dedicated community leaders such as Shirley, who are committed to 
serving the Western New York Community and to making life enjoyable and 
fulfilling for all our neighbors, are part of what makes Western New 
York such a special place to live.
  Madam Speaker, I recognize Shirley Monacelli as she is honored by the 
Amherst Women's Interclub Council for her lifetime of service to her 
community. Her devotion to enriching the lives of others through 
community service and volunteer work is an inspiration to everyone who 
seeks to better the world in which we live.

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