[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E184-E185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CLARK MAXWELL, JR.

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2011

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
accomplishments of an educator, a statesman and a friend, Clark 
Maxwell, Jr., who passed away on January 18th.
  Clark, was born August 21, 1934, in St. Petersburg. He grew up in 
Winter Park and graduated from Florida Southern College in 1956. After 
serving in the Army, he moved to Melbourne in 1959 and worked for Pan 
Am during the beginning years of the space program.
  After leaving the private sector, Clark began his public service 
while serving as Member of the Brevard County School Board. Moving 
forward, as he always did, Clark decided to run for and won election to 
the Florida House of Representatives in 1974 and finally the Florida 
Senate in 1978. He served six years in that body and was eventually 
elected Republican Leader.

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  His passion was always education. It began at the local level, 
progressed to a regional level, and matured at the state level, when he 
resigned from the Florida Senate in 1984 to become Executive Director 
of the State Board of Community Colleges. He served with distinction in 
that position until 1997 when he formally retired. But retirement had a 
different meaning to Clark. After moving to Flagler County, Clark 
continued to support education and even hosted a television program 
called ``Eyes on Education''; an appropriate name as Clark always did 
have his eye out for improving the educational system in Florida.
  To Clark's wife Margo and his three children, Clark III, Judy 
Henderson, and Marcia Maxwell, we extend our deepest sympathies.
  Clark truly made an indelible mark on education in Florida. In our 
community, he always stressed integrity, compassion and public service, 
and through that principled dedication he leaves a proud and 
distinguished legacy. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. House 
of Representatives join me in recognizing Clark Maxwell's years of 
service and dedication to our community, our state and our Nation.

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