[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E978]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JACK L. HOWARD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
distinguished career in the field of education is coming to an end. Dr. 
Jack L. Howard, of Lebanon, MO, will retire his position as 
Superintendent of the Lebanon School District on May 30, 2003.
  Dr. Howard graduated from Southwest Missouri State College in 1966 
with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. In 1972, he earned his 
Master of Science in Education from Southwest Missouri State College 
and his Education Specialist degree from Central Missouri State 
University. Dr. Howard earned his Educational Doctorate in December 
1982 from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
  Dr. Howard has had an exceptional career in education for many years. 
In 1966, Dr. Howard started his educational career at Macks Creek High 
School as a teacher of Biology, Social Studies, and Physical Education. 
In August, 1968, he became Macks Creek High School Principal. From 
1969-1971, Dr. Howard left the public schools for a position as 
Personnel Specialist for the United States Army. He returned to the 
public school sector in 1972 as the Superintendent of Hermitage Public 
School. In 1974, he became Dallas County Schools' Assistant 
Superintendent and was promoted to Superintendent in 1976. He served 
there until 1984, when he became the Superintendent for Marshfield 
Reorganized School District. From July 1993 until the present, he has 
served as Superintendent of Lebanon R-3 Schools.
  In addition to his dedication to education, Dr. Howard is a member of 
Lebanon First Baptist Church and the Lebanon Rotary Club. He also is a 
member of the Southwest Missouri Administrators Association, the 
Missouri Association of School Administrators, and the American 
Association of School Administrators.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Howard has served the field of education for over 37 
years. As he prepares for the next stage in his life, I am certain that 
my colleagues will join me in wishing him all the best.




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