[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


TRIBUTE TO DR. WAYNE TEAGUE, FORMER ALABAMA SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

  Mr. HEFLIN. Madam President, Dr. Wayne Teague served as Alabama's 
Superintendent of Education for almost 20 years, from October 1975 
through March 31 of this year. During his tenure as Alabama's top 
educator, public education in Alabama has prospered. His many years of 
public service are a hallmark of exceptional commitment and dedication 
to public education and to the children of Alabama.
  There has been a great deal of progress in Alabama education since 
Wayne Teague took over as superintendent in 1975. His many 
contributions have made tremendous improvements in the State's public 
school system. His many successes and vast knowledge were once 
recognized by the British Council of Great Britain, when he was one of 
only three chief State school officers invited to participate in the 
American Education Policy-Makers' Study Trip to Northern Ireland in 
1990.
  Of Dr. Teauge's many wonderful personal attributes, the one that 
probably served him best while he was superintendent was his unique 
leadership style. He was able to master the art of cooperation with a 
myriad of groups for the benefit of the public schools. Government 
officials, parents, teachers, students, administrators, and business, 
civic, and educational leaders all gained admiration and respect for 
him over the course of his career as they observed his many 
accomplishments for Alabama's school children and for education 
overall.
  Wayne Teague received his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees 
all from Auburn University. Prior to becoming State superintendent, he 
was a local superintendent, college professor, principal, and teacher. 
Since then, he has become widely known throughout the State and country 
not only as a superb superintendent, but also as an authority on State 
and Federal legislative relations, a civic and community activist, a 
public speaker, and author. He has participated in several 
international activities and received numerous honors and awards for 
his service in education.
  Dr. Wayne Teague certainly emerged as one of the giants of education 
while he was superintendent. He possesses all the skills, experience, 
and professional attitudes that make an outstanding leader. As much as 
he will be missed, I salute and congratulate him for a job well done, 
and offer my best wishes for his long, healthy, and fulfilling 
retirement.


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