[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1214-E1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     CONGRATULATIONS JOE GLASSFORD

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to Mr. 
Joe Glassford. This week Joe will retire from his 22 years of dedicated 
service as the director of special education for the Wabash and Ohio 
Valley Special Education District. Throughout his professional 
educational career Joe has earned the respect and admiration of all 
that have had the honor of working with him. His tireless efforts to 
improve education have positively influenced the lives of fellow 
teachers, parents, administrators, and most importantly, the children 
he has dedicated his life to helping.
  During my time as an educator, I had the pleasure of meeting and 
working with this fine man. His tireless efforts in support of quality 
educational programs for children with disabilities distinguishes him 
as a truly exceptional educator.
  Joe understands children with disabilities have the right to a first-
rate education, and because of this, Joe has helped bring the torch of 
education to a special place. His unwavering dedication to the pursuit 
of knowledge has helped light the world for children throughout 
southeastern Illinois.
  Mr. Speaker, Joe Glassford is a special and outstanding human being. 
He has served as the Illinois State Director of Special Education, and 
has been instrumental in the establishment and improvement of numerous 
programs that are designed to help our children receive a better 
education. I want to take this opportunity to urge my colleagues to 
join with me in congratulating this fine man for all his successes. I 
wish Joe, along with his family, all [[Page E1215]] my best as he 
enters retirement, and begins this new educational journey.


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