[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 54 (Tuesday, April 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
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                TRIBUTE TO ROBERT M. ``BOB'' MC LAUGHLIN

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 1999

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Robert 
M. McLaughlin, an outstanding individual who has dedicated his life to 
education. He will be celebrating his retirement from Saint David's 
School, where he has taught English and Latin, as well as 4th and 8th 
grade, since 1963. He will be honored on May 5 by parents, family, 
friends, and professionals for his outstanding contributions to the 
community.
  Born in the Bronx in 1936, Mr. McLaughlin, known as Bob to his 
friends, attended Cardinal Hayes High School and Fordham University 
where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in 
Latin and Roman History.
  As Rose Marie Gionta Alfieri eloquently reported in Saint David's 
Magazine: ``A bibliophile is one of the terms most often used by 
McLaughlin's colleagues and friends at Saint David's to describe him. 
Others include `loyal,' `funny,' `supportive,' `argumentative,' and 
`good sport.' But perhaps the most on-the-nose quality that captures 
the essence of this master teacher can be summed up in one word: 
passion.''
  Mr. Speaker, I think that quote speaks volumes about Mr. McLaughlin's 
character.
  Mr. McLaughlin will retire in May of this year after a fruitful 
career in public service. He will leave us with many lessons learned 
about leadership in education and about wisdom. A talented leader and 
educator, Mr. McLaughlin will continue sharing his knowledge and views 
with his family and friends.
  Mr. McLaughlin is married to Mary McAndrews and they are the proud 
parents of five children, Robert, Matthew, Andrew--all three attended 
Saint David's School--Mary Joyce, and Kristin.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Robert M. 
``Bob'' McLaughlin for his outstanding achievements in education and 
his enduring commitment to the community