[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING NEVADA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HOWARD AUSTIN

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Prescott Elementary 
School Principal, Mr. Howard Austin, for his persistent dedication to 
education and service in his community. The core of Mr. Austin's 
community relations are deeply rooted in his 40 years as a public 
educator.
  Mr. Austin received his B.A from Wiley College in Texas and an M.S. 
from Henderson State University in Arkansas. Through his career, Mr. 
Austin enriched the many generations of people that he encountered in 
his community. He is a true role model for not only his students, but 
for everyone in the community. Mr. Austin was an active leader in the 
Elementary Principal's Association and served as a zone director for 8 
years. In 2002, Mr. Austin was named Arkansas's Distinguished Principal 
of the Year.
  Mr. Austin's constant involvement in his community led him to support 
and organize many student-orientated groups throughout the years. Mr. 
Austin worked with the track team, organized and was head scoutmaster 
of the Boy Scouts of America Troop, and was choir director for Prescott 
High School and his local church. He also formed a dance band with 
other directors that played at various school functions. Mr. Austin's 
devotion to Nevada County led him to be elected to the Prescott City 
Council.
  I am honored to recognize Mr. Austin, and extend my sincere 
appreciation and thanks for his dedication and guidance to the people 
of Nevada County and to my hometown of Prescott. He is an inspiration 
to us all, and I am privileged to serve as his Congressman in the 
United States House of Representatives.

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