[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DR. LANNY ROSS FOR RECEIVING THE 2015 ALTOONA KIWANIS CLUB 
                       CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2015

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Lanny Ross, a 
lifelong educator and public servant, for receiving the 2015 Altoona 
Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year Award.
   As a career educator and administrator, Dr. Ross has played a 
central role in developing countless lives and careers. Illustrating 
his dedication to education, Dr. Ross has worked in several school 
districts in multiple states as a Math Teacher, Guidance Counselor, 
Assistant High School Principal, High School Principal, Director of 
Secondary Education, Superintendent of Vocational Education, and 
Executive Director of Vocational Education. Additionally, he has taught 
at the university level for Penn State University, Lock Haven 
University, and St. Francis University.
   Driven by a desire to give back, Dr. Ross has also been an active 
member of many community organizations, including: the Altoona-Blair 
County Development Corporation, Blair County Airport Authority, 
Southern Alleghanies Workforce Investment Board, and several 
Professional Education Associations.
   Despite a demanding career and extensive community responsibilities, 
Dr. Ross has also remained a dedicated family man to his wife of 50 
years, his three children, and his six grandchildren.
   On behalf of the Ninth District of Pennsylvania, I want to thank Dr. 
Ross for his service, and moreover highlight the sense of purpose with 
which he has served the community. He has exemplified the selfless 
drive that is a hallmark of our educators, and this award is a well-
deserved acknowledgment of that spirit of giving.
   It is my honor to recognize Dr. Lanny Ross and congratulate him for 
receiving the 2015 Altoona Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year Award.

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