[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 125 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNITION OF MR. JOHN LYNSKEY'S SERVICE TO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 2021

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
career of one Mr. John Lynskey for his service in: educating, coaching 
and mentoring the young men at Christopher Columbus High School for the 
last 37 years.
  Mr. John Lynskey has dedicated the last 37 years of his life to 
educating and teaching the students of Christopher Columbus High School 
what it takes to become a responsible man. What began as a teaching/
coaching career in 1984, evolved into a prestigious reputation as one 
of the schools finest and most respected mentors to thousands of 
Explorers who have walked the halls of Christopher Columbus. Mr. 
Lynskey is one of the few Explorers inducted into both the School's 
main hall of fame and Athletic Hall of Fame; he joins the ranks with 
several professional athletes including: former NFL Quarterback Brian 
Griese, MLB outfielder Jon Jay, and Olympic athlete Eddie Alvarez (just 
to name a few).
  Although the entire Christopher Columbus community alumni and 
students will miss Mr. Lynskey, he is leaving behind an unshakeable 
legacy. From teaching Social Studies for over thirty years and more 
recently as the Dean of Students, to having his own Podcast (Looking 
Back with Lynskey) John Lynskey will be remembered as more than just an 
educator and administrator but as truly a Renaissance man in the realm 
of education in the South Florida Community.
  John Lynskey will be moving to Macon, GA to be the director of the 
legendary Allman Brothers Band Museum but will remain active in the 
Development Department for the school in the years to come.
  Moving forward (Adelante).

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