[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 120 (Sunday, August 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 21, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO GERALD M. McCAFFREY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, August 21, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Gerald M. 
McCaffrey, vice president of the Macomb Intermediate School District 
Board of Education. Jerry is retiring from the board after 11 years of 
devoted service.
  Jerry first became officially active in education when he was elected 
to the Fraser Public Schools Board of Education in 1970. He served the 
students and the community of Fraser, MI, for the next 20 years. During 
this time, Jerry earned respect from parents and teachers, as well as 
his colleagues on the board. I have had the opportunity to work with 
Jerry on many occasions and was pleased when he was chosen by his peers 
in 1983 to serve on the Intermediate School District's board. He also 
was selected to represent the Macomb County School Board as its 
president.
  A strong sense of family led Jerry to become involved in our 
educational system. In fact, his strong desire to see his children 
receive the best possible education first inspired him to work on the 
school board. With 12 children and 17 grandchildren, Jerry has had a 
large stake in seeing quality education for his family and our 
community.
  Jerry's enthusiasm and commitment to the community extends well 
outside the educational forum. He has served as a commissioner on the 
Macomb County Board and on the Macomb County Parks and Recreation. He 
also enjoys officiating at high school football, baseball, softball, 
and volleyball events.
  After 24 years of personal and professional devotion to the community 
through his role in public education, Jerry will hand the reins of 
responsibility to a new board member. Although he will be missed, he 
intends to devote his time to being a ``full time grandparent.'' There 
is a certain sense of justice in knowing that Jerry's desire to end his 
public service is for the same reason he became involved--a commitment 
to his family.
  After more than two decades of dedicated public service, I wish my 
friend Jerry McCaffrey and his family all the best in retirement. And I 
ask my colleagues to join me in offering heartfelt congratulations and 
a sincere thank you for a job well done.

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