[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22886]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING NORMA FISHER-DOIRON

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
educator from my district, Norma Fisher-Doiron, Principal of Southeast 
Elementary School in Mansfield, Connecticut. This year, Norma has been 
recognized by the National Association of Elementary School Principals 
(NAESP) with the 2008 National Distinguished Principals award.
  Since 1984, the National Distinguished Principals Program has 
recognized educators from communities across this nation and abroad who 
are committed to academic excellence. To be eligible for this award, 
educators must incorporate of communal and parental involvement in 
student curriculum. Educators must also display the use of tailored 
educational programs that facilitate academic success for all students.
  For 15 years, Norma has served as the Principal of Southeast 
Elementary School in Mansfeld Center, Connecticut. Although the 
Southeast Elementary School community is widespread, Norma was 
successful in reaching out to all comers of the area to win support 
from parents and community leaders to reinforce personal and academic 
success from Southeast Elementary students.
  During her tenure, Norma has also prioritized with her students 
character building--including appreciation and respect of others--a 
positive attitude, and coping skills.
  On October 16th and 17th, Norma will join 61 other honorees from 
across this nation and abroad, in Washington, D.C. to celebrate this 
recognition. While in Washington, the honorees will participate in a 
U.S. Department of State reception and a White House briefing.
  Madam Speaker, the success of our education systems relies on the 
strength and passion of our academic leaders. Norma has exemplified 
these characteristics, and I remain confident that she will continue to 
contribute to successes in our public education system. I ask my 
colleagues to join with me and my constituents in recognizing Norma's 
contributions and celebrating her award.

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