[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING KEVIN M. McCANN

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Kevin M. McCann of Chicago 
for his many years of service and dedication to education. After 32 
years in elementary education. Kevin is retiring from his position as 
principal of Jamieson Elementary School in the 5th District's Lincoln 
Park neighborhood.
  A lifelong Chicagoan, Kevin attended St. Patrick High School on the 
City's west side. He graduated in 1969 and went on to earn a degree in 
Liberal Arts and Sciences from DePaul University in 1973.
  While earning his Masters in School Administration at DePaul, Kevin 
began teaching General Education at Bell Elementary School in 1974. In 
1977 Kevin moved to LaSalle Language Academy, where he taught Upper 
Grade Mathematics. During his tenure at LaSalle, Kevin earned many 
distinguished awards including Teacher of the Year in 1979, the Kate 
Maremont Dedicated Teacher Award in 1989, and the Milken Family 
Foundation Illinois Distinguished Educator Award in 1990.
  In 1991, Kevin moved into school administration when he was named the 
principal at Jamieson Elementary School. As principal of Jamieson, 
Kevin immediately challenged his teachers and students to help make 
Jamieson one of the premier schools in the Chicago Public School 
system. Under his leadership, Jamieson earned awards in the Academic 
Bowl, Athletics, Oratory, Robotics, the History Fair, the Science Fair, 
and the Math Competition. In 1999, Kevin qualified as a finalist for 
the Outstanding Leadership Award given by the Chicago Principals 
Association and the Chicago Public Schools.
  In addition to teaching, one of Kevin's other passions has been his 
love for his alma matter, DePaul University, the place his father 
called home professionally for many years. Our educational community 
will continue to be served by Kevin as he begins his new job next fall 
at DePaul, coordinating the student teaching program.
  The same year Kevin began his position as principal of Jamieson 
Elementary School, he married his wife, Carol. Together they are the 
proud parents of three daughters, Maggie, Rachel, and Bridget. Kevin's 
family has always been a priority in his life, and Kevin plans to spend 
much time with them as he begins the next phase of his life.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with all of those Kevin has influenced throughout 
his career as an educator in recognizing Kevin M. McCann for his years 
of devotion to education and service to our community while at Jamieson 
School, and wish him continued happiness in the future.

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