[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11794]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DR. BRUCE E. STORM, 2005 EDUCATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2005

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join the Southern Connecticut State University's Department of 
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies as they honor my good friend, 
Dr. Bruce E. Storm with the 2005 Educational Leader of the Year Award. 
Dedicating a lifetime to public education, this award is a true 
reflection of the dedication and commitment Bruce has demonstrated 
throughout his career.
  I have often spoke of our Nation's need for talented, creative 
educators ready to help our children learn and grow. With such an 
extensive background in education, ranging from the elementary level to 
the university setting, Bruce has been just that kind of teacher and 
administrator. Beginning his career as an English teacher at the middle 
and high school levels in Massachusetts and New York, Bruce has also 
served as an assistant principal, principal as well as a lecturer and 
teaching fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. For the 
last 13 years, he has served as Superintendent of Schools in Branford, 
Connecticut--a district of over 3,700 students. Bruce has also served 
as an adjunct professor at Southern Connecticut State University and as 
a guest speaker and presenter at several local and national 
conferences.
  With so much recent attention given to the success of public 
education in our country, it has always been a comfort to me to know 
that our community has an individual like Bruce working diligently on 
behalf of our children and our public school system. Teacher, 
principal, lecturer, adjunct professor, and superintendent, Bruce has 
prepared students at every educational level, ensuring that they have 
the tools and skills they need to be successful. I have had several 
opportunities to work with Bruce over the years and have always been in 
awe of his energy, generosity and compassion--every community should be 
so fortunate.
  As the Chair of the South Central Area Superintendent's Association 
and Treasurer and Executive Board Member of the Connecticut Association 
of Public School Superintendents, Bruce has used his experience and 
background to benefit school districts regionally and across the State. 
In addition to these professional associations, he has also been an 
active member of several local organizations in Branford. Bruce was 
also recently recognized with the CABE Award for Excellence in 
Educational Communication for his electronic newsletter, Across the 
Fence. Though he will be leaving his position as Superintendent of 
Schools at the close of this school year, the many invaluable 
contributions he has made during his tenure will continue to enrich the 
lives of students for years to come.
  For his years of dedicated service and good work, I am proud to stand 
today to join his wife, Mariah, son, Christian, family, friends and 
colleagues in extending my sincere congratulations to Dr. Bruce Storm 
as he is named the 2005 Educational Leader of the Year. He has left an 
indelible mark on this community and I can think of no one who is more 
deserving of this very special honor.

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