[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO FRED MAHER

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Fred Maher of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his selection by 
the Children's Square U.S.A. Board of Directors to receive a 2018 Jason 
Award. The Jason Award is given to individuals who exemplify the 
mission of Children's Square through their life skills and values in 
their personal lives, work, and community contributions.
  Fred is a lifelong educator who has touched the lives of generations 
of students, teachers, and families throughout Council Bluffs. Fred 
retired from the Council Bluffs Community School District in 2012, 
after serving for 51 years in the district and 56 years in education. 
Fred is very active in his church and his community. He is admired by 
many for his kindness, compassion, and willingness to help others. He 
never said ``no'' to a student who needed him. As a teacher and school 
administrator, Fred said, ``I try to provide guidance and hope. I'll 
try to show a kid who thinks he's hopelessly behind that he can still 
make it. It's not hopeless, (and) he's not helpless, so don't give 
up.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Fred 
Maher in the United States Congress. It is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud him for his selection for the Jason Award given 
by Children's Square, U.S.A., and for his commitment to his community, 
students, and school. I invite my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Fred on receiving this 
award, and I wish him continued success in all his endeavors.

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