[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E687]
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                       HONORING DR. GENE JOHNSON

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                            HON. KEVIN YODER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2013

  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Gene Johnson, 
Superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District in Johnson County 
Kansas, for his unwavering service to our country's greatest natural 
resource--our children. Dr. Johnson has tirelessly served the children 
of Kansas during his educational career as teacher, principal, 
administrative leader, and during the last five years as the 
Superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Kansas. He 
will be ending his life-long service in public education at the end of 
June.
  During his time of leadership Dr. Johnson has led through the 
difficulties of economic challenge and a changing demographic in 
student population, while continuing to raise the bar of academic 
excellence and achievement--a great example of excellence in leadership 
through diversity. He has quietly and brilliantly led this national 
award winning school district in the increase of their International 
Baccalaureate programs in the high schools and Advanced Placement 
Courses; Signature Programs in Bio-Science/Medical Studies, Bio-
Technology, Engineering, Legal Studies, Culinary Arts and others while 
strengthening focus on early childhood education and academic rigor in 
the Middle Schools.
  Thank you, Dr. Johnson, for your servant leadership. You are a hero 
and champion, and we wish you the best in your retirement.

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