[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
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                     TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM G. HOUSTON

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
distinguished service of William G. Houston, an educator who has served 
the Lake Shore Central School District as Superintendent for over 30 
years, on the occasion of his retirement.
  Over those 30 years, William Houston dedicated his life to the 
enhancement of the Lake Shore District, and proved himself to be 
extraordinarily available to his faculty, staff, parents, and most 
importantly, students.
  Considered the Dean of Superintendents in Western New York, William 
Houston's 30 year commitment to the same district far exceeds all 
others in Western New York, as well as most Superintendents throughout 
the entire State.
  Throughout his tenure with Lake Shore Central, William Houston has 
established himself as an institution synonymous with academic 
commitment, rugged independence, insight and vision, hard work and 
dedication, and community involvement.
  With retirement comes many opportunities, several personal, many 
professional. May he meet every opportunity with the same enthusiasm 
and vigor and which he demonstrated throughout his brilliant career; 
and may those opportunities be as fruitful as those in his past.
  Mr. Speaker, today I join with the Houston family, his colleagues, 
friends, the Lake Shore School District, all of us who have served as 
educators, and indeed, the entire Western New York community, to honor 
Superintendent William Houston for his dedication, hard work, and 
commitment to our community and its education.

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