[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 73 (Thursday, May 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E938]
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                       HONORING RICHARD A. LUOMA

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2001

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Richard A. 
Luoma upon his retirement from the Hatboro-Horsham School District in 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania after 29 years of dedicated service.
  Dick graduated from Fitchburg State College where he received a 
Bachelor of Science degree and went on to an advanced degree from 
Boston University. He first taught math and science at Groton Middle 
School in Concord, Massachusetts and later he was promoted to Assistant 
Principal. Following his move to Montgomery County in 1972, Dick became 
the principal at Keith Valley Middle School and Loller Middle School. 
He was promoted to the position of Assistant to the Superintendent in 
charge of Curriculum and Instruction and finally Assistant 
Superintendent in Hatboro-Horsham.
  He has been a dedicated citizen of his community as well. Dick has 
been a member of the Horsham Rotary for 28 years and has also served as 
president and secretary of that organization. He has been active in 
politics for the Republican Party in Towamencin Township. An avid 
golfer, Dick was president of the Men's Golf Association at Oak Terrace 
Country Club and continues to serve on the Board of Directors at the 
Talamore Golf and Country Club.
  I am honored to recognize Richard A. Luoma and his long and 
productive career dedicated to our children. He has never wavered in 
his belief that our youth are our future.

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