[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
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               RECOGNIZING JOHN NEARY UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                  in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take 
this opportunity to recognize the tremendous career of Mr. John Neary, 
an educator and friend who will be formally honored on June 10, 2005, 
at his retirement celebration in Concord, California.
  Mr. Neary has over thirty-three years experience as an educator for 
California's youth, including twenty-six years with the Mt. Diablo 
Unified School District. His remarkable commitment to the educational 
system began in 1972 as a classroom teacher and athletic coach. Since 
then he has served as teacher, coach, athletic director, vice principal 
and principal. In all of these roles he delivered high-quality 
education and maintained a strong commitment to his students. Mr. Neary 
works with incredible heart and has consistently placed ``the student 
first'' in all his endeavors. He routinely showcased his commitment by 
attending every school event from drama to water polo.
  For the past seven years Mr. Neary has served as principal of Clayton 
Valley High School. The students and faculty have been fortunate to 
have him at the helm and will surely miss his presence. Mr. Neary has 
invested all that he has to give and is well loved and appreciated as a 
result of his dedication.
  I congratulate Mr. Neary for his hard work and dedication to the 
students, faculty and community. I am pleased to join with Mt. Diablo 
Unified School District and Clayton Valley High School in recognizing 
his outstanding commitment toward education and send my best wishes for 
a happy and healthy retirement.

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