[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2237]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN TAKOVICH

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 1995

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct honor in 
extending my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mr. John 
Takovich on this retirement, which Miami-Dade Community College is 
celebrating this Sunday, December 3, 1995. Having served as an integral 
member of the College Division of Physical Education and Athletics 
since 1964, he also served as director of the north campus intramurels 
program.
  During his 32-year career, John held chairmanships of the department 
of prescribed physical education and the department of leisure 
services, was coordinator of athletic facilities. In 1986 he returned 
to full-time teaching duties and involved himself in a myriad of 
classes ranging from soccer, wrestling, health analysis, and 
improvement to sports officiating.
  He has demonstrated an enviable versatility in spearheading 
sportsmanship and teamplay through his unrelenting efforts as event 
coordinator for numerous intercollegiate activities held at the north 
campus including the Sunshine Open National Tournament, the NJCAA 
Soccer Tournament, the NJCAA judo events, the College Celebrity Golf 
Annual Event and the college open house.
  Countless students and parents from the South Florida community are 
deeply thankful for the longevity of his dedicated service in 
buttressing the college's challenge for academic achievement and 
athletic development.
  A native West Virginian, he has become a permanent fixture in the 
Miami-Dade community through his constant advocacy and exemplary 
commitment to the cause of making the college the best in the Nation. 
He and Patricia, his wife of 32 years, have been blessed with three 
children and everyone is looking forward to this longed-for retirement.

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