[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO FORREST ``WOODY'' WEBER

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise to you today to pay tribute to 
one of Wisconsin's finest educators, Forrest ``Woody'' Weber. Woody 
recently retired after a distinguished career spanning 36 years. 
Focusing his talents in elementary schools, Woody proved instrumental 
in developing the young lives of his students.
  Woody served children and their families as a guidance counselor for 
21 consistent years, during which time he specialized in classroom and 
small group counseling. One of his most substantial accomplishments 
during this time was addressing the needs of students with cerebral 
palsy. Since many of these students use ``bliss boards'' to 
communicate, Woody developed a unit to be used by other students so 
they could understand this communication device. This act of kindness 
earned Woody many public accolades, leading up to his 1993 nomination 
for ``Educator of the Year.''
  Woody's service and volunteerism permeated every aspect of his long 
career. Between organizing an annual slide show for graduating sixth-
graders, serving on both the Menasha school board as well as the City 
Council, sitting on numerous other community boards, coaching local 
athletics, and volunteering for the Salvation Army, he served his 
community well. Woody's wife, Dale, worries that his new retirement 
will keep him away from home even more because it will allow him more 
time to volunteer.
  Though his daily presence as an educator will be missed, we wish 
Woody all the best in his retirement.

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