[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. DAN COLGAN, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 
                                DISTRICT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Dr. Dan Colgan, 
Saint Joseph School District Superintendent of Schools. Last Friday, 
October 8, 2004, Dr. Colgan received the Russell C. Hill Award at the 
2004 Learning for Life Conference in Florida. The Russell C. Hill Award 
is the highest recognition for individuals and organizations making 
outstanding contributions to character education at the local, State, 
or national level. The award itself is named after Russell Clinton 
Hill, a Texas businessman who dedicated himself to the cause of 
character education.
  Learning for Life supports schools and other youth-oriented 
organizations that strive to prepare young people to take on the 
complex issues that face our society and nation today. Learning for 
Life is such a successful program, because it encourages self-
confidence, motivation, self-worth, and other positive personal values. 
A big part of the program's success in the Saint Joseph area is due to 
the participation of Dr. Colgan and his colleagues on the Pony Express 
Council of the Boy Scouts of America, a dedicated group of citizens 
committed to the principles of character development.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Dr. Dan 
Colgan, recipient of the Russell C. Hill Award. Dr. Colgan truly 
exemplifies the qualities of dedication and service to northwest 
Missouri, and I am honored to call him one of my constituents.

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