[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 82 (Thursday, June 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1223]
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                     IN HONOR OF DR. DAVID KIRCHER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today in tribute to 
Dr. David Kircher, Superintendent of Fairview Park Schools in Rocky 
River, Ohio. As he celebrates his retirement, I ask all of my 
colleagues to join with me in saluting his outstanding service and 
leadership in the Fairview Park Schools.
  Dr. Kircher has dedicated a substantial portion of his life to the 
betterment of the Fairview Park Schools. For the past 30 years, Dr. 
Kircher has served as an important figure for the Fairview Park School 
district. He has held several positions throughout his tenure, but none 
as important as Superintendent of Fairview Park Schools, a position 
from which he will be retiring as of August 1, 1999.
  As the fifth superintendent in the history of the Fairview Park 
Schools, Dr. Kircher worked his way up from an Earth Space Science 
teacher to Superintendent in 1996. Throughout his career he has been 
recognized for his hard work and dedication in the Fairview Park 
Schools. Many students and staff members are not only inspired by his 
motivation and hard work, but also appreciate the fact that he has 
helped create excellent schools. That is why in 1998 he was nominated 
for the National Superintendent of the year. The following year he 
received a resolution from the city of Fairview Park recognizing his 30 
years of dedicated service to the Fairview Park Schools.
  Education has always been Dr. Kircher first priority. He earned a 
Ph.D. in educational administration at Kent State University. His 
wisdom and educational background helped him become one of the most 
influential superintendents in Fairview Park Schools.
  Although his work puts extraordinary demands on his time, Dr. David 
Kircher has never limited the time he gives to his most important 
interest, his family, especially his lovely wife, Maryann.
  I ask that and my distinguished colleagues join me in commending Dr. 
David Kircher for his lifetime dedication, service, and leadership in 
Fairview Park Schools. His large circle of family and friends can be 
proud of the significant contribution he has made. Our community has 
certainly been rewarded by the true service and uncompromising 
dedication displayed by Dr. David Kircher.

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