[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9891]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BILL LONERGAN

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Bill Lonergan 
for his exemplary leadership as assistant principal of Pinkerton 
Academy in Derry, NH. Bill was named Assistant Principal of the Year by 
the New Hampshire Association of School Principals for commitment to 
helping students succeed.
  A 1980 graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Mr. Lonergan first returned to 
the school as a student teacher in the English department. He soon 
became a full-time member of the staff, both teaching and serving as 
associate dean of students. In total, he has worked at Pinkerton for 21 
years.
  Mr. Lonergan developed Pinkerton's ``Freshman Academy'' program, 
working with parents, teachers and students to ease the transition from 
area middle schools to the high school level. The program, which is 
among Mr. Lonergan's many accomplishments, is personalized to each 
student's strengths and interests, and has improved academic 
performance and integration into the Pinkerton community.
  Mr. Lonergan's vision and dedication have made a difference for 
countless students. I am pleased to recognize his contributions to 
Pinkerton Academy, and congratulate him on being named Assistant 
Principal of the Year.

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