[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO HUGH JARVIS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Hugh Jarvis, 
a constituent, good friend, and dedicated educator who retired last 
February after serving for nearly 15 years as president of the Michigan 
Federation of Teachers and School Related Personnel.
  At a time when all of us are working to improve educational 
opportunities for American families, the work of Hugh Jarvis is an 
inspiration. For 36 years, Hugh has dedicated himself to improving 
education in Macomb County and throughout Michigan. As a respected 
junior high school teacher, coach, and volunteer, Hugh has worked both 
in and out of the classroom to achieve educational excellence for 
students, parents, and families in our community.
  Hugh graduated from Michigan State University in 1960, and went on to 
get his masters degree from MSU in 1964. During that time, he started 
his career as a teacher in East Detroit--where I grew up--teaching 
junior high school social studies and working closely with students as 
coach for the track team.
  Civic responsibility and involvement are not just ideas that Hugh 
Jarvis taught his students in the classroom, they are the values that 
he has lived by example. Quietly, without much fanfare, Hugh Jarvis 
worked for over three and a half decades as an activist for better 
education for students.
  In 1985, Hugh's work in education was recognized when Michigan 
Governor Jim Blanchard appointed him to the board of control of 
Northern Michigan University--a prestigious position which allowed him 
to help direct NMU and its educational mission. Hugh has also 
volunteered his time and expertise as a member of the Michigan Public 
School Finance Commission.
  In his distinguished career, Hugh's commitment to students and 
families has also led him to be a leader in the labor community, and to 
work for the rights of teachers and educators.
  Actively involved in the Michigan Federation of Teachers and the 
Democratic Party since the early 1960's, Hugh was elected president of 
the MFT in 1981. During his tenure as president, Hugh distinguished 
himself as a person who worked tirelessly for better education for our 
children and better working conditions for the men and women who teach 
them.
  Mr. Speaker, Hugh Jarvis' example is one that all of us should take. 
His quiet and unwavering commitment to education, and to giving of 
himself for students and families in Michigan are a testament to him 
and to his profession.
  As we observe this milestone in Hugh Jarvis' distinguished career, I 
take great pride in calling him a personal friend, and in joining with 
my colleagues to express my deep thanks to him for his work.

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