[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 TRIBUTE TO 1995 INDUCTEES INTO LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, November 1, 1995

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 12 
outstanding Americans who made their start in my congressional 
district. These individuals, John Armstrong II, Phillip Ault, Judith 
Polivka Betts, Bruce Campbell, Carol Evans, Paul Hoffman, Laurie 
Thompson Lawlor, Douglas McKeag, Herbert Morse, Edwin Munger, William 
Sharpless, and William Smithburg, have distinguished themselves in 
fields ranging from medicine to athletics, business to diplomacy. 
Besides greatness, they also all have two things in common--they are 
graduates of one of the finest high schools in Illinois, Lyons 
Township, and they will all be inducted into the High School's Hall of 
Fame on November 3.
  John Armstrong II, a 1956 graduate, is a physician and professor at 
the University of Colorado. An international authority on radiology and 
the detection of lung and chest diseases, he is also an expert on 
medical ethics.
  Phillip Ault, class of 1931, is a renowned journalist who served as 
correspondent for United Press during World War II. After the war, he 
helped establish the Los Angeles Times-Mirror and served as an 
editorial executive for other newspapers throughout the country. Mr. 
Ault is also an educator, whose textbook, ``Introduction to Mass 
Communication,'' has been read by millions of college students.
  Judith Polivka Betts, a 1954 graduate, is an internationally 
recognized watercolor artist and art educator. She has received 
hundreds of honors for her work and written the award winning book 
``Watercolor . . . Let's Think About It!''
  The late Bruce Campbell, class of 1927, was among the best major 
league outfielders of his era, the 1930's. Mr. Campbell finished his 
career with a .290 batting average and 106 home runs, playing for the 
Chicago White Sox, the St. Louis Browns, the Detroit Tigers, the 
Cleveland Indians, and the Washington Senators. However, perhaps the 
most impressive thing about his playing career was that he overcame 
three bouts of spinal meningitis, a usually fatal disease in the 
1930's.
  Carol Evans, class of 1970, has made her mark in publishing, having 
served as president and publisher of Stagebill magazine, the largest 
special events program publisher in the United States. At 32, she was 
the youngest person ever to be named a vice president at McCall's 
publishing.
  The late Paul Hoffman, class of 1909, made an indelible mark in the 
fields of commerce, government, diplomacy, and philanthropy. Starting 
as an auto mechanic and salesman, he worked his way up the ladder to 
become chairman of the board of the Studebaker Corp. at age 44. He left 
Studebaker to serve on the War Production Board during World War II. 
After the war, he was the U.S. Administrator for the Marshall plan that 
helped rebuild Europe in the wake of World War II. Mr. Hoffman also 
served as Assistant Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Commission on 
Economic Development, U.S. delegate to the United Nations, and head of 
the U.N.'s Development Program.

  Laurie Thompson Lawlor, a 1971 graduate, is the author of numerous 
children's books. Her work has been named to the Rebecca Caudill Young 
Readers Award list and she has won the prestigious Golden Kite Honor 
Award for Nonfiction from the Society of Children's Book Writers and 
Illustrators.
  Douglas McKeag, class of 1963, is a sports medicine expert and 
founder and president of the American Medical Society for Sports 
Medicine. A professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of 
Medicine, Dr. McKeag also serves as vice chairman of the Department of 
Family Medicine and Orthopedics and director of Primary Care Sports 
Medicine.
  Herbert Morse III, class of 1961, has distinguished himself in the 
field of immunology. He has studied the AIDS virus and related diseases 
extensively, winning the U.S. Public Health Service Commendation Award 
and Outstanding Service Award for his research.
  Edwin Munger, a 1939 graduate, is a world-renowned authority on 
Africa. A professor of african history and politics at the California 
Institute of Technology, he has traveled to the continent 86 times in 
the last 50 years. Professor Munger has worked to expand educational 
and cultural opportunities for students in Africa and has written 12 
books about his experiences there.
  The late William Sharpless, class of 1965, distinguished himself in 
the field of international affairs. He was active with many foreign 
relations organizations, including the Foreign Policy Association of 
the United States and the United Nations Association. He was also 
founder and director of the Council of American Ambassadors as well as 
the United States-New Zealand Friendship Council.
  William Smithburg, a 1956 graduate, serves as chairman and chief 
executive officer of the Quaker Oats Co., a $6 billion company based in 
Chicago. A marketing visionary, he has acquired many brands for the 
company including Gatorade, which has become one of the most 
recognizable brands in the world. Mr. Smithburg is also active in many 
charitable and civic causes, including the host committees for the 1994 
World Cup and the 1996 Democratic National Convention.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute these great Americans on their achievements, 
and I hope they serve as an inspiration for generations of graduates, 
not only from Lyons Township, but all high schools

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