[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: May 24, 1994]
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  ``MAGGIE'' McCURRY, TEACHING LEGEND AT QUEENSBURY, RETIRES AFTER 41 
                                 YEARS

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 1994

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, a teaching legend is retiring from the 
Queensbury School District in Warren County, NY.
  Her name is Margarethe McCurry, but everyone who knows her calls her 
Maggie. I'd like you, too, to know a little about her and to discover 
why her retirement marks the end of an era.
  Maggie McCurry was one of the first people I met when I moved to 
Queensbury more than 30 years ago. Talk about favorable first 
impressions. I recognized many of the things in her that her other 
friends and colleagues have recognized, and will honor in a retirement 
celebration this Sunday at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
  Maggie McCurry has taught in Queensbury schools for 41 years. She has 
done more, much more, however, than just show up for class every day. 
Hers was a career marked by constant efforts at self-improvement, of 
enhancing her skills, all toward the goal of serving her students more 
effectively.
  Her excellence in teaching did not go unnoticed. She was the AGATE--
Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education--Teacher of the Year in 
1988, and is listed in Who's Who of American Women.
  She has been active in a number of local, State, and national 
professional organizations. She was unfailingly generous in her time, 
having served as advisor to many student activities and organizations. 
These ranged from advising the ski club and drama club, to chaperoning 
student tours to New York City and Montreal, and to directing stage 
projects.
  She could teach handicapped and gifted students with equal passion. 
Queensbury was not the only beneficiary of her talents. She also taught 
special classes at Adirondack Community College, the YMCA, and St. 
Alphonsus Church.
  But, Mr. Speaker, you can't get the measure of Maggie McCurry just by 
citing her accomplishments and honors. Rather, try to imagine the 
impact this remarkable lady has had on several generations of students 
in 41 years. I'm sure that in many cases she has taught the sons and 
daughters of original students.
  You cannot replace someone that gifted and dedicated. But you can 
wish her well in her retirement, and express gratitude for all that she 
has done.
  That, Mr. Speaker, is what I would ask Members of this House to do 
today, to join me in a salute to Maggie McCurry for 41 years of 
outstanding service to the people of Queensbury. Well done, Maggie, and 
all the best.

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