[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17381]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DR. THOMAS SVITKOVICH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Thomas 
Svitkovich on his retirement as Superintendent of the Genesee 
Intermediate School District. A reception in his honor will be held 
tonight in Flint Michigan.
  Dr. Thomas Svitkovich has been an educator for 46 years, starting in 
1964. He started as a mathematics teacher, and has served as a junior 
high principal, a high school assistant principal, a high school 
principal, an associate superintendent, a deputy superintendent, and as 
a superintendent. In his capacity as the GISD Superintendent, he led 
the development of the Genesee Early College, GISD's Transition Center 
for adult students with disabilities, the Genesee County Great Start 
Collaborative, the statewide Seat-Time Waiver, and implementation of 
shared-services programs with local school districts. Under his 
leadership, Genesee Intermediate School District has gained a 
reputation for excellence and has received numerous state and national 
awards, including in the areas of overall administration, technology, 
and distance learning. Dr. Svitkovich has shared his knowledge of the 
education field by writing articles, making presentations and 
advocating on both the state and national level.
  An active member of the community, Dr. Svitkovich has strengthened 
the bonds between education and the community to better prepare 
students for their future role in our society. He has established 
strong relationships with non-profits, health and human services 
agencies and the business community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Dr. Thomas Svitkovich on his retirement from the Genesee 
intermediate School District. I wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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