[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MR. JOHN C. PITTS

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize 
Mr. John C. Pitts of Evans High School in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Pitts, 
a Florida native, bravely served our country in World War II as a Navy 
Seal in the Underwater Demolition Team #25. In 1957, Mr. Pitts began 
teaching junior high at Evans High School, and in 1961, he moved into 
administration as the school's assistant principal. After temporarily 
leaving Evans High School to lead several other schools in Orange 
County, Mr. Pitts returned to Evans in 1977 where he served as 
principal until his retirement in 1988.
   Educators like Mr. Pitts are shining examples of the fruits of 
selflessness. Their commitment to students models the life-changing 
impact a dedicated educator can have on a community and on the 
individual lives of students.
   For more than five decades, Mr. Pitts has been a tireless advocate 
for the students, athletes and families of Evans High School. It is 
with sincere appreciation that I thank Mr. Pitts for his commitment to 
our nation's youth and for his service to our country. His leadership 
and dedication continue to be an inspiration to us all.

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