[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
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                       IN MEMORY OF LEO C. STUVER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give tribute to Mr. Leo C. 
Stuver from the 26th Congressional District of Texas, for his lifelong 
contributions to his community and to his fellow citizens.
  Born in Maricopa County, Arizona on July 8, 1917, Mr. Stuver attended 
Mexia High School and later spent 2 years at Westminster College in 
Tehuacana and later attended Sam Houston State University on a football 
scholarship where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees.
  Mr. Stuver started his 41-year career in education in the Dodge 
School District serving as superintendent. He served several school 
districts as a principal, and was a superintendent and Teague and 
Hillsboro school districts before settling down in the Lewisville 
Independent School District, LISD, in July 1969.
  Mr. Stuver was a critical aide in the expansion of the LISD. Not only 
did he serve his community through basic administrative duties, but he 
also predicted the needs of the district and was proactive in finding 
solutions to issues facing the school district. His leadership is 
admired, and the local auditorium was named in his honor as a small 
token of appreciation compared to his contributions.
  It was my honor to know Mr. Leo Stuver. I extend my sympathies to his 
family and friends. I hope the dedication and success of this man may 
serve as inspiration to all who seek their dreams to serve their 
communities and fellow man.

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