[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E682-E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO DANIEL GARVEY, AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER AND COACH

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I come to the floor of the House of 
Representatives to honor Daniel Joseph Garvey for his long and 
distinguished career as a high school teacher and basketball coach to 
many young men from Chicago's Southwest Side.
  On April 18, 1997, Dan Garvey will be honored by his family, friends, 
former students, and colleagues at Gaelic Park, Midlothian, IL, for 
over 40 years of his service and dedication to Marist High School and 
De La Salle Institute.
  Dan Garvey was born and raised on Chicago's Southwest Side by John 
and Mary Garvey, who were both from County Kerry, Ireland. Dan's family 
also included his brother Jack and two sisters, Marie and Therese. Dan 
graduated from St. Kilian Grammar School and De La Salle, and he earned 
a bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose College and a master's degree from 
Northeast Missouri State University.
  Dan Garvey was an honor roll student and lettered in basketball in 
all 4 years at De La Salle. Dan earned a scholarship to St. Ambrose 
College where he was known as Dan ``Ceps'' Garvey and described as a 
born hustler on the basketball court. His college basketball career was 
highlighted with the Intercollegiate and Midlands Conference 
Championship. Dan's college studies were interrupted for 2 years while 
he served his country during the Korean War. Before returning to St. 
Ambrose, Dan married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, 
Donna Mae Corriston.
  Dan Garvey has been associated with Marist High School for over 30 
years. Dan was the school's first varsity basketball coach, the head of 
the physical education department, as well as the first alumni 
director. Prior to his tenure at Marist, Dan taught and coached at De 
La Salle with another alum, the highly respected Jerry Tokars.
  Though a man of few words, Dan Garvey earned the respect of many 
young men who went through the doors of Marist and De La Salle for his 
kindness and compassion, his guidance and positive influence, his work 
ethic and enthusiasm, and, not the least of, his legendary Irish 
personality.
  In 1987, Dan received the Marist Alumni's Man of the Year Award for 
his longtime devotion and service to the Marist community. In 1990, 
Dan's basketball career was recognized by his induction into the De La 
Salle Sports Hall of Fame.

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  An inspiration to all of us, Dan Garvey always displayed his total 
dedication and love to his late wife, Donna, whose memory is also 
honored. Together they raised four wonderful children, Maureen, Lynn, 
Dan, Jr., and Kevin.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me today in saluting 
Daniel J. Garvey on his successful career at Marist High School, and 
wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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