[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO FRED THIERER

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Fred Thierer of 
Cape Coral upon his retirement from Fort Myers High School after 31 
years of teaching and coaching.
  Fred's success both in the classroom and on the football field has 
left a lasting impact on the Fort Myers community. He has worked as a 
science teacher, a driver's education instructor, a baseball coach, and 
an assistant football coach for over three decades. Fred estimates that 
he has taught more than 7,000 students in Southwest Florida how to 
drive--no wonder we have some great drivers in our region!
  Any one of us who has played competitive sports understands the 
valuable lessons of hard work, teamwork and commitment. Fred 
understands these qualities as well and has worked to instill them in 
every student he coaches.
  Fred's enthusiasm and passion for teaching and coaching has inspired 
thousands of students over the last 31 years. Although he is retiring, 
he plans to continue assisting the Fort Myers High School football team 
as a volunteer coach, and he and his wife remain active members of 
their community.
  Madam Speaker, Fred's efforts have helped to make Southwest Florida a 
great place to live, work and visit, and I'm proud to call him my 
friend. I wish Fred and his wife Sharon all the best during his 
retirement.

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