[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E27]
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   CONGRATULATING GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TRAVIS MACKEY ON HIS 
                  RETIREMENT FROM GENESEO CUSD NO. 228

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Geneseo High 
School principal, Travis Mackey, who is retiring from Geneseo Community 
Unit School District No. 228 after nearly 20 years at the end of 2021/
2022 school year.
  Mr. Mackey has been an integral part of the fabric of the city of 
Geneseo since he arrived in 2001 after teaching math at Rock Island 
High School for nearly 8 years. Mr. Mackey's first role with Geneseo 
High School was athletic director, which he held for 16 years. In a 
city that is deeply passionate about their interscholastic athletics, 
Mr. Mackey quickly became a beloved figure in the Geneseo Community. He 
further cultivated the strong city-wide culture around the High 
School's sports teams and aided in making Maple Leafs sporting events a 
proud tradition. His work ethic and vigilant stewardship earned him a 
promotion in 2017, when he became principal of the High School. As the 
School's lead administrator, he helped position our children for future 
success, listened to their stories, offered advice, and strived to be a 
friendly face and voice to every student without reservation.
  It is because of compassionate and trailblazing leaders such as 
Travis Mackey that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to, again, formally 
congratulate Mackey on his retirement from Geneseo Community Unit 
School District No. 228 and thank him for his nearly 20 years of 
service to the city of Geneseo.

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