[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. ERIC HOLMES FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO YORK CITY SCHOOL 
                     DISTRICT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former York City 
School District Superintendent Eric Holmes, who retired earlier this 
year after over thirty years of exceptional service with the district.
   Beginning as a high school social studies teacher, Dr. Holmes served 
in a number of leadership capacities for the York City School District, 
before being named the district's 14th superintendent on July 1, 2013.
   Dr. Holmes led the district to success during challenging times, 
including seeing the district through a state-mandated financial 
recovery plan. The district added a STEAM-science, technology, 
engineering, arts and math-academy through 10th grade and improved its 
benchmarks for student achievement.
   Following the announcement of his retirement, Dr. Holmes said during 
an interview that: ``It's a team effort, and that's the only way we 
would be able to accomplish our goals.''
   We know that good teams have great leaders and that is true of Dr. 
Holmes and his leadership with the York City School District. I thank 
him for his many years of service improving the lives of countless 
students in York County.

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