[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 97 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. CLARK GODSHALL

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                          HON. CLAUDIA TENNEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 7, 2024

  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of the 
outstanding Senior New York State BOCES District Superintendent and 
Chief Executive Officer of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES, Dr. Clark 
Godshall.
  Dr. Godshall has spent the last 52 years as a New York State 
educator, 43 of which were spent as a school administrator. He has 
spent the past 24 years responsible for the educational services for 
over 30,000 students at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES, which is the 13th 
largest BOCES out of the 37 that exist in New York State.
  Dr. Godshall has demonstrated a great commitment to the success of 
students across New York State and has been recognized for doing so. He 
is the six-time recipient of American School and University Management 
Effectiveness Awards, as well as being named the 2014 New York State 
School Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Godshall is also the only 
administrator to serve as the President of the New York State Council 
of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS), the New York State Association of 
School Business Officials (NYASBO), and the International Association 
of School Business Officials (IASBO).
  In addition to his unwavering dedication to the students of New York 
State, Dr. Godshall also has been a County Chairman for the American 
Red Cross in Niagara County. During his free time, Dr. Godshall serves 
his country as an officer (Commodore) with the United States Coast 
Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadron.
  Dr. Godshall has dedicated his life to the academic advancement of 
the students in New York State and the 24th Congressional District of 
New York extends its heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Godshall's role in 
enhancing the educational experience and contributing to the overall 
prosperity of the region.
  I am pleased to extend my best wishes to Dr. Clark Godshall for a 
fulfilling and well-deserved retirement, filled with joy, 
accomplishments, and continued success in all his future endeavors.

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