[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Pages 3657-3658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO GENE CONNOLLY

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Gene Connolly of Windham, NH, for being recognized as the ``2001 
Principal of the Year'' by the New Hampshire Association of Principals.
  Gene has been the principal of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in 
Derry, NH, for the past six years and has focused on the needs of the 
students as his most important priority. He is an inspirational leader 
whose vision offers a focus for the child-centered curriculum which 
provides opportunities for everyone. The teachers who work with Gene 
feel valued and challenged by his leadership.
  A graduate of Springfield College, Gene received a Bachelor of 
Science degree in Physical Education. He later earned a Masters of 
Education degree from Notre Dame College and is a Doctoral candidate in 
Leadership at the University of Massachusetts.
  Gene is a school district negotiator and member of the negotiating 
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for Derry, NH. In service to his community, Gene also coached AAU Youth 
Basketball and the Windham Youth Basketball League.
  Gene is a tribute to his community and profession. It is an honor and 
a privilege to represent him in the United States Senate.

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