[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 82 (Monday, June 26, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SUPERINTENDENT LARRY WILE

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 2000

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to come today 
before this House and the American people to formally recognize and 
honor Superintendent Larry Wile of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational 
Service Agency for his 40 year dedication to educating Michigan's 
children. He has been a friend of mine and a steady friend of 
education. He has always had the interests of the students first.
  Superintendent Wile began his career as a teacher and administrator 
in the Climax-Scotts Schools, a community in my district. This June, 
after 40 years of service, he will retire as Superintendent of the 
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency.
  Larry Wile has had a distinguished professional life. He served as an 
administrator in Michigan's Comstock Public Schools. For twenty-eight 
years, he has served southwest Michigan first as the Assistant 
Superintendent and then Superintendent of the Kalamazoo Regional 
Educational Service Agency.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm here to acknowledge Superintendent Wile as a 
brilliant example for many young Michiganders. Throughout his service, 
Larry Wile has exemplified leadership, perseverance, and above all, 
hopefulness for the future of our great country.
  In addition to serving as an educator, Larry Wile has also served as 
the Chairman of three notable organizations: the State Association of 
Intermediate School District Administrators, the Regional Principal's 
Organization, and the Kalamazoo County School Officers Association. He 
continued his tradition of excellence as a member of the Kalamazoo 
County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee. Superintendent Wile 
personifies what it means to be a true public servant in today's 
society. For forty years, and indeed, his entire life, Larry Wile has 
shown a concern and a proactive attitude in regard to his community, a 
passion for instilling ethics and knowledge into his students, and 
ultimately, a love for his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe I speak for every member of this Congress and 
all those who have been touched by Superintendent Wile's care and 
intellect when I extend to his wife Rosie, his children and 
grandchildren our congratulations and best wishes for a retirement 
filled with happiness and productivity. I now respectfully ask you to 
make these remarks a part of the permanent record of the Congress in 
order to ensure that future generations of educators, students, and the 
American public have the opportunity to be inspired by the 
contributions of Superintendent Larry Wile of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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