[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF DR. JEFFREY CHARLES KELLER ON THE OCCASION OF 
 HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DUBLIN CITY 
                            SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to one of Ohio's finest educators. After thirty-three years, 
Dr. Jeffrey C. Keller is retiring from the Dublin City School District. 
Dr. Keller, who for three decades has directed the Dublin Coffman High 
School instrumental music program, has been a leader in education and 
an inspiration to the community.
  Raised in Prospect, Ohio, Dr. Keller began his career at Dublin High 
School in 1972, after earning his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State 
University. After three years, Dr. Keller returned to The Ohio State 
University where he earned his Masters and Doctoral degrees. After his 
graduate education, Dr. Keller returned to Dublin as director of music 
education, a position he has held ever since.
  For more than 30 years, bands under Dr. Keller's direction have 
enjoyed a superior reputation in the State of Ohio. He has shared 
countless hours developing the talents and enjoyment of music in each 
of his students. For his efforts, Dr. Keller was recognized with the 
2002 Ohio Music Educators' Association's Ohio Music Educator of the 
Year Award. In addition, Dr. Keller has been recognized by Capital 
University and Prescott High School in Arizona for his education and 
performance clinics. Dr. Keller was also awarded The School of Music 
Society of Alumni and Friends Award by his alma mater, The Ohio State 
University, for excellence in teaching in the music education division.
  Beyond his deep commitment to the students of Dublin Coffman High 
School, Dr. Keller has also given greatly of himself to the community. 
As a result of his efforts as a community leader, Dr. Keller has been a 
recipient of the Dublin A.M. Rotary Signature Award, the Dublin Jaycees 
Golden Shamrock Award and the ``God and Country'' Music Award from the 
Greater Columbus Area Salvation Army.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Dr. Jeffrey C. Keller in recognition of his superlative service to 
the students, parents and friends of the Dublin Coffman Music Education 
Program. On behalf of the people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am 
proud to recognize his many accomplishments. We wish Jeff, his wife 
Gail, and their daughter Kristany, all the best as we salute one of 
Ohio's finest citizens.

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