[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 146 (Monday, October 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
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                         HONORING DAVID MARING

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 2011

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long and 
distinguished career of Principal David Maring. This summer, Mr. Maring 
retired after 46 years of dedication to education and academic 
excellence as a teacher and principal of Pilgrim Lutheran School in the 
5th Congressional District of Chicago.
  Mr. Maring began his long and respected career in education by 
joining Pilgrim Lutheran School as a teacher in 1965. After six years 
of excellent service he became principal of Pilgrim Lutheran.
  As a principal, Mr. Maring was so dedicated to his profession that he 
made the extra effort to know every student by name. He inspired his 
staff to become the best teachers they could be in order to provide an 
excellent education for their students. He sought to provide a 
progressive education to nourish the students in both spirit and mind. 
Mr. Maring never fully left the classroom, and he continued to teach 
math and physical education and coach sports teams throughout his 
tenure.
  Mr. Maring's dedication to his profession, his exceptional wisdom and 
leadership ensure his lasting place in the hearts of generations of 
Pilgrim students, faculty, and the Ravenswood community at large. Mr. 
Maring is the embodiment of the Pilgrim Lutheran motto: ``Academic 
Excellence with a Heart.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing David 
Maring and his extraordinary career, and to thank him for his many 
contributions to the Pilgrim Lutheran School, his students, and the 
community.

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