[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 22 (Friday, February 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO PAUL BUTHERUS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 1995
  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor a great Missourian, 
Paul F. Butherus. Last fall Paul Butherus was inducted into the 
Northwest Missouri State University's Athletic Hall of Fame.
  An athlete, official, and coach, Butherus began his athletic career 
at Maryville High School. During 1940-44, Butherus was a letter winner 
in football, basketball, track, and tennis. Before moving onto college, 
Butherus served in the U.S. Infantry from 1944-46, where he was awarded 
a Purple Heart in the Battle of Luzon. In his college years at 
Northwest Missouri State College from 1946-49, Butherus was a 3-year 
letter winner in football, basketball, and track.
  Butherus served as a teacher, coach, and athletic director from 1949-
83 at various high schools. From 1949-50 he was at Madrid High School 
in Iowa. Following his years in Iowa he returned to Plattsburg High 
School in Missouri until 1958. He then went to Wentworth Military 
Academy in Missouri where he was until 1983.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing this talented athlete. 
I congratulate him on his lifetime accomplishments and contributions.


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