[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
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                        HONORING OF FRANK STATON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a man who 
can only be described as truly American, Frank Staton.
  Originally a California native, Mr. Staton moved to Fort Worth, Texas 
during his early childhood years. After graduating from I.M. Terrell 
High School and Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, Mr. Staton embarked 
on his career as an educator in Fort Worth. Mr. Staton worked for the 
Fort Worth Independent School District for more than 40 years. It was 
at this school district where he had served as a teacher, coach, and as 
a specialist on drug education for youths.
  During Mr. Staton's tenure as an educator, he served as a board 
member of The Fort Worth Transportation Authority and was involved with 
United Community Centers, Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of 
America, American Heart Association, Safe Haven, the Fort Worth 
Classroom Teachers Association, and other organizations.
  Needless to say, Mr. Staton has touched the lives of countless 
individuals as well as the community at large through his tireless 
efforts to promote education. Mr. Staton is now retired, but he still 
remains active in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church since 1939.
  Today, we honor Frank Staton for his commitment to education. He will 
always be remembered for his kindness and generosity to others, and may 
he serve as a role model for others in the future.




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