[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 528] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]CONGRATULATING NICHOLAS YOUNG, MASSACHUSETTS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR ______ HON. RICHARD E. NEAL of massachusetts in the house of representatives Thursday, January 21, 2010 Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my personal congratulations to Nicholas Young who was recently named superintendent of the year by the state superintendents' association. I would like to express my gratitude for Mr. Young's hard work, dedication and leadership. Mr. Young has served with distinction as the superintendent for the Hadley Public Schools for nine years and continues to be an exemplary educational leader. Nicholas Young is a very active citizen as he serves as president of the state superintendents association and has previously served as president-elect and vice president. He is also the acting chairman of the state Task Force on Small and Rural School Districts and a member of the state Professional Development Committee and the state Legislative Committee. We join with Mr. Young's family, friends, colleges and students as he is honored next month at the National Conference on Education in Phoenix, Arizona. Nicholas Young named Mass. Superintendent of the year (By Diane Lederman) The program is part of the American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the year awards. In a statement, Thomas Scott, executive director of the state association, stated that Young ``is an exceptional educational leader. In addition to his many accomplishments in the Hadley Public Schools, he has been an exemplary model for his colleagues throughout the state, influencing state policy through active research and providing comprehensive and cutting-edge professional development programs.'' Young, who has been superintendent here for nine years, said he was pleased and proud to be recognized. He said it was good for the community anytime someone is recognized in town--be it he or a teacher or administrator. ``It highlights the town having a top-notch school system,'' he said. Young is president of the state superintendents association and had previously been president-elect and vice president. He is also the chairman of the state Task Force on Small and Rural School Districts and a member of the state Professional Development Committee and the state Legislative Committee. In 2008, he was one of 158 educators from across the country selected to participate in the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellowship, spending more than two weeks in that country. Young and the other state winners will be honored next month at the National Conference on Education in Phoenix, Ariz. The national winner will also be announced then. ____________________