[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1509-E1510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN REAGAN McKEE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to Mr. John Reagan McKee on the occasion of his retirement. On 
June 4, 2004, Mr. McKee retired after thirty years as an English 
teacher at Libbey High School in Toledo, OH.
  To truly do Mr. McKee justice would not be to speak of his 
achievements by the awards he received or the teams he coached; it 
would be to speak of the kind of educator he was. John McKee was able 
to turn discouraging circumstances into opportunities.
  John McKee introduced students to their potential and his belief in 
their character guided and motivated children to fulfill their dreams. 
For the past five years, the Graduating class has chosen Mr. McKee as 
the teacher who influenced them most.
  Whether an English teacher, basketball coach or Advisor on the school 
paper, John McKee brought out the best in his students and made sure 
they recognized it as well. In doing so, he ensured himself a permanent 
spot in the memories of his students as one who truly believed in them. 
Among students

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and among his fellow teachers, his presence at Libbey will be sorely 
missed.
  Mr. Speaker, the profession of education is not merely a job, it is a 
lifestyle. My appreciation for teachers runs deep. And my appreciation 
for dedicating one's life to the advancement of education runs deeper. 
John McKee has effectively displayed a commitment to his community. 
John's passion for education is what makes him a model citizen of the 
Fifth District.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to John Reagan McKee for thirty years of success as an educator. On 
behalf of the people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am proud to 
recognize John McKee's great achievement. We wish John and his family 
all the best as we pay tribute to one of Ohio's finest citizens.

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