[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E705-E706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF MR. ED WILLIS AND HIS SERVICE TO R.B. WRIGHT 
                           ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Mr. Ed Willis 
who is retiring as principal of R.B. Wright Elementary School.
  The warm and caring manner in which Ed led the school let every 
student know that they were special and loved. Ed is the consummate 
educator because he lets his teachers teach and supports them in their 
efforts. His students always achieve the maximum of their ability.
  Ed is the epitome of the caring, professional administrator. His goal 
has always been to develop the total child: academically, socially, 
physically, and culturally. He commands excellence from himself and his 
staff, and his rewards come in seeing his students succeed.

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  Ed's life is an example of Christian living. He has been a teacher, 
coach, father, principal, husband, son, and devoted friend. He has 
given of himself to this community, making it a better place to live, 
by loving young children who have attended his school. His calm 
pleasant demeanor and enthusiasm for his job were often conveyed to his 
faculty and students. He recognized them for their large as well as 
their small accomplishments in a genuine effort to encourage them to 
grow as citizens, not only while at R.B. Wright, but in the community-
at-large.
  Ed has lived according to John Wesley's rule:

     Do all the good you can
     To all the people you can
     In all the ways you can
     At all the times you can
     To all the people you can
     As long as you ever can

  Ed exemplifies strong character, leadership and compassion. Through 
his leadership he is shaping children's ideas about themselves, the 
country, and the world. He has nourished their appetite for learning. 
They are developing habits and values that will last them a lifetime.
  Ed always shows that he believes intellect and character go hand-in-
hand. His optimism and excitement is shared with all those associated 
with R.B. Wright Elementary School. Ed is a fine diplomat. He is 
understanding and patient. He sets high standards for the young people 
who have attended R.B. Wright Elementary School. He is an excellent 
teacher and administrator, as well as a fine Christian family man.
  He is a spectacular example for children, calling every child by name 
and always greeting them with a smile. Ed is a thoughtful, encouraging, 
and compassionate principal who is very successful and loved. He is an 
effective leader, friend, and excellent role model. He ran a tight ship 
at R.B. Wright Elementary School and will be greatly missed.

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