[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DANIEL MOLESKY

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                         HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an esteemed 
educator, Daniel Molesky of Hibbing, Minnesota.
  After serving 35 years as an educator and school administrator in the 
State of Minnesota, Daniel Molesky recently announced his retirement. 
He received advanced degrees in math, physics, engineering, education 
curriculum, and school administration. After completing his education, 
Mr. Molesky was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant in the U.S. 
Army before beginning his teaching career.
  Mr. Molesky's ability to engage his students in the classroom 
eventually led to his promotion to principal in the Hibbing School 
District. As principal of Washington Elementary School, and later 
Jefferson Elementary School, Mr. Molesky interacted daily with more 
than 300 students, teachers, staff members, and parents. He always 
created a family environment in his school. Furthermore, Mr. Molesky 
was active in the Hibbing School District Safety Patrol and numerous 
education and community organizations.
  As our nation experiences great technological innovation and success 
in the global market, the value of an education takes on even greater 
importance. Daniel Molesky of Hibbing, Minnesota has exhibited the 
characteristics we seek in our educators, school administrators, and 
community activists. I know my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Daniel Molesky for his 35 years of service to students, teachers and 
the entire Hibbing community.

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