[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1101]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES HOUSEWORTH

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career has come to an end. Mr. Charles 
Houseworth, of Lexington, MO, has retired as Director of the Lex La-Ray 
Technical Center.
  Mr. Houseworth began teaching and counseling in Brookfield and 
Lexington, MO in 1968, after receiving a Bachelor's degree from Central 
Missouri State University. After receiving a Master's degree from CMSU 
in Guidance/Counseling, he became the guidance counselor of the then 
brand new vocational school in Lexington in 1975. In the summer of 1982 
until the present, he has served the Director of the Lex La-Ray 
Technical Center.
  Mr. Houseworth has not only taught and guided the young people of 
Lexington but has also been involved with many local civic and 
community activities. He served the people of Lexington as the 4th Ward 
Councilman for six years. Charles has also been serving on the 
Wentworth Community Council for the past six years as well as working 
closely with local, state, and national legislators.
  Mr. Speaker, Charles Houseworth has dedicated 34 years to the 
Brookfield and Lexington communities, serving with honor and 
distinction. I know that the Members of the House will join me in 
wishing him all the best in the days ahead.

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