[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29395]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF GEORGE L. CATRAMBONE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2009

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor George L. 
Catrambone and his decades of service to the children of the Long 
Branch Public Schools. Mr. Catrambone is known as an innovator in the 
field of education and he has tirelessly worked to improve the quality 
of instruction for thousands of students. He recently announced his 
retirement after over 37 years of dedicated service.
  Mr. Catrambone began his career at the Elberon Elementary School 
where he first worked as a teacher for the handicapped. He became the 
school's senior special education teacher before rising to the position 
of Coordinator of Special Education for the entire Long Branch School 
District. Mr. Catrambone rose to the position of Assistant 
Superintendent of Schools in 2002. In this position, Mr. Catrambone was 
a key force behind the implementation of the education policies of New 
Jersey's Governor and Commissioner of Education.
  Mr. Catrambone has played a vital role in the implementation of the 
Whole School Reform initiative. He has helped to implement the 
initiative's curriculum advancements, including the provision of a full 
school day for preschool age children. He was also instrumental in the 
design and construction of new schools, athletic facilities, and 
playgrounds for use by the children of the Long Branch Public Schools.
  As a member of several professional organizations, Mr. Catrambone has 
contributed a great deal to New Jersey's community of educators. The 
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Association 
for Children with Learning Disabilities, the New Jersey Education 
Association, and the Principal and Supervisors Association are included 
among the many different organizations of which Mr. Catrambone is a 
valued member.
  Mr. Catrambone has been the recipient of several honors during his 
distinguished career. He has been awarded the Rotary Club of Long 
Branch's prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award and he has been presented 
with the Long Branch Board of Education's Achievement resolution for 
his work with handicapped youth. Mr. Catrambone has also been honored 
for the work he has done on behalf of the Special Olympics.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
celebrating Mr. Catrambone's remarkable career. His impressive record 
of resilient achievement serves as a model for educators across the 
State of New Jersey.

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