[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING DR. HERBERT S. MOYER, ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and celebrate 
my dear friend Dr. Herbert S. Moyer on the occasion of his 75th 
birthday. Over the course of his lifetime, Dr. Moyer has proven himself 
to be a passionate and effective educator, a committed community 
servant and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
  A lifelong Michigan resident, Dr. Moyer worked as both a teacher and 
school administrator before becoming Superintendent of the Bedford 
Public Schools in 1984. Herb retired from the same position 13 years 
later, having provided stable and visionary leadership for the Bedford 
Schools. Dr. Moyer's professionalism and accomplishments earned him the 
Michigan Superintendent of the Year distinction in 1994. More 
importantly, under Dr. Moyer's direction, the Bedford Public Schools 
made tangible and steady progress in academic achievement. Herb also 
advocated unique partnerships with community organizations that enabled 
Bedford residents to benefit from resources the school district owned 
and, in turn, enabled the school district to benefit from the 
collective good-will and talents of all of its residents.
  Once retired, Herb abided the same sense of community service evident 
from when he served in the United States Army in both Germany and 
Austria. Dr. Moyer successfully ran for a seat on the State Board of 
Education and has served to help guide educational policy for the 
entire State of Michigan in this position since 1996. Herb is also an 
ordained Presbyterian Elder, remains active with the Monroe Chamber of 
Commerce and the Monroe Democratic Party. As part of his legacy in the 
Bedford Public Schools, Herb funds a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded 
annually by the Bedford PTA to the student who has demonstrated 
outstanding academic and volunteer achievement.
  Mr. Speaker, I am humbled and honored to count such an accomplished 
and distinguished man and public servant amongst my friends. I ask that 
you join me in congratulating Dr. Herbert Moyer on his 75th birthday 
and in wishing him and his wife, Lonnie Peppler Moyer, many more happy 
years of life, marriage and service to his community.




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