[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JACK CROGHAN FOR FORTY-TWO YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND CONTINUED 
                         SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 1997

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to join 
Mr. Jack Croghan's family, friends, coworkers, and students in 
recognizing his 42 years of outstanding and continuous service to our 
community. We congratulate Mr. Croghan for his contributions as an 
educator, a role model, and a mentor who has helped shape the lives of 
thousands of young people in our community.
  Mr. Croghan earned his Ph.D in administration at Syracuse University. 
Since then, he has studied at the National Training Laboratories of 
Applied Behavioral Science, where he focused on educational training 
for consultants and applied behavioral science and social change. He 
has taught at all educational levels: Elementary, junior high, senior 
high, undergraduate, and graduate. This year will mark the 120th 
doctoral dissertation that Jack has chaired to successful completion at 
the University of Miami. Jack Croghan also distinguished himself as the 
chairman of the department of educational and psychological studies at 
the University of Maimi. He also trains supervisors and managers in the 
university's leadership development program.
  Jack was involved in the research studies that helped develop the 
Florida principal competencies which are now used in all 67 Florida 
counties to train school principals. He played a key role as a master 
trainer in the assessment of competencies. His strong commitment to 
improving our school system has affected the lives of fellow educators 
and students alike. Jack's exceptional service and commitment to 
enhancing education is greatly appreciated by all. In addition to his 
many years as an educator, he has found time to serve as a charter 
member of the Florida Council on Educational Management.
  Jack Croghan is an excellent role model for our youth. On behalf of 
our entire community and as a former educator myself, I offer him my 
deepest thanks for his many years of dedicated service and our best 
wishes for continued success.

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