[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1463]
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                          TRIBUTE TO JIM GALE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Mr. 
Jim Gale, a guidance counselor at Algona High School in Algona, Iowa, 
and to express my appreciation for his years of dedication and 
commitment to the youth of Iowa.
   After graduating from Akron High School and receiving his education 
degree and master's degree in counseling from South Dakota University, 
Jim Gale has spent the past 39 years contributing his time and talents 
to youth development. He began by teaching for 5 years and then 
counseling for 2 years at a small school in Minnesota before coming to 
Algona High School as a guidance counselor, where he remained for the 
past 32 years. Through teaching, counseling, and coaching sports, Jim 
has touched the lives of thousands of students. Inspired to become a 
counselor because of the great impact his own counselor had on him 
while growing up, Jim says the most memorable experience he will take 
with him is seeing students come in as freshmen and mature into 
seniors, later becoming mature adults giving back to their communities.
   Although his leadership will be missed, Jim Gale has made a lasting 
impact on the many students and teachers he has worked with over his 
career, and he plans to continue serving his community through part-
time guidance and counseling at schools in the area and other volunteer 
efforts. I consider it an honor to represent Jim Gale in the United 
States Congress, and I wish him and his wife Marilyn a long, happy and 
healthy retirement as they enjoy their grandchildren and continued 
community involvement.

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