[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1352]
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                     RECOGNIZING GARY RALPH VANCOUR

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gary Ralph VanCour. 
For many years, Mr. VanCour has given his time and energy to promote 
his community and encourage its success.
  Mr. VanCour has served for the past seven years as Co-Chair for the 
Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Committee, working diligently to 
promote the Commemoration and ensure that it continues to be an event 
of the highest quality. As a member of the War of 1812 Bicentennial 
Council: Lake Champlain Region, Mr. VanCour has worked with the 
Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau to promote heritage tourism for the 
region.
  Mr. VanCour is also a retired Social Studies teacher and Department 
chair for the Beekmantown Central School District in New York State. He 
served as President of the New York State Social Studies Supervisory 
Association and is currently the Town of Beekmantown Historian. He is 
widely respected for his work in the field of education, having led 
efforts to align the Beekmantown Central School curriculum with New 
York State Social Studies Standards.
  Mr. VanCour is a father and grandfather as well as a musician and 
community volunteer. Each of us can learn from his extraordinary 
dedication to serving his community.

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