[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ERIC POLLARD

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 30, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eric Pollard, a true 
public servant whose leadership, loyalty, and dedication to his work 
has left an indelible mark on the Yonkers Public School System.
  Teachers, administrators coworkers and parents all have wonderful 
things to say about Eric and the job he has done as Head Custodian of 
the School 16 Annex, located at 759 North Broadway in Yonkers. His 
reputation precedes him, due to his work ethic and dedication to the 
school. Principal Cynthia Eisner has lauded Eric, saying, ``he makes 
sure that everything is not only in working order, but it is in tip top 
shape.'' In addition to his custodial duties, Eric helps with arrivals 
and dismissals, serving as a de facto traffic officer, clearing the bus 
lanes of cars to ensure a smooth dismissal every day. The school's 
Assistant Principal, JoAnn DiMaria, has also praised Eric for his 
``leadership, loyalty, and dedication of the highest caliber in 
association with his responsibilities as Head Custodian. He supports 
and collaborates with custodial staff in the Main Building while 
consistently maintaining an immaculate environment where our children 
can learn.''
  A Yonkers resident himself, Eric resides with his wife, Lisa, and 
daughters Kamesha and Aaliyah in the district. He is one of six 
children born to Mildred and Claude Lee Sr. and has been a resident of 
Yonkers since 1967. He attended PS 8, graduated from Roosevelt High 
School, and has been employed by the Board of Education as a custodian 
since 1992. Eric is Yonkers through and through, and he epitomizes the 
hard work and dedication the community is known for.
  On November 17th Eric is being honored with the 2015 Civil Service 
Employee of the Year Award, hosted by the Exchange Club of Yonkers and 
the Yonkers Public School system. It is my pleasure to congratulate 
Eric on this wonderful honor, and thank him for his years of service to 
the community.

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