[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO DUANE ROHMALLER

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor 
Duane Rohmaller of Christ Lutheran Church and School in Costa Mesa, 
California upon the announcement of his retirement following forty-one 
years as a valued Lutheran educator, administrator and friend.
  Mr. Rohmaller's friends and admirers are planning a weekend 
celebration to honor his many contributions to our children, our 
communities, our faith and our future.
  I know Mr. Rohmaller best from his service as my eighth grade teacher 
at Holy Cross Lutheran School in Collinsville, Illinois. When I reflect 
on all that he taught me, I am reminded of Proverbs 22:6 ``Train up a 
child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart 
from it.''
  Thank you Mr. Rohmaller for your teachings, your values, your 
commitment and your love of our faith. Your life's work will continue 
to make a difference for generations to come.

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