[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 36 (Monday, February 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        JOHN SELLARS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2022

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the long and storied 
career of John Sellars, Executive Director of the History Museum on the 
Square.
  A native of Springfield, Missouri, John has always held a special 
place in his heart for the Ozarks. Even when his job took him away from 
his hometown, he remained loyal to the community. He originally 
volunteered at the History Museum on the Square when it first opened in 
1976, and he continued to help until he moved in 1989. He was working 
at Coca-Cola at the time, but later moved onto Canada Dry. He 
eventually got a job with Pepsi and retired from there as a Regional 
Manager in 2004. Work had moved him all over the country, but in 
retirement, he came back to Springfield, and almost immediately 
returned to the History Museum on the Square. He joined the board of 
directors, before being elected board president, and eventually became 
the Executive Director of the museum in 2005.
  The History Museum on the Square is a natural fit for John. He has a 
true love of history, and especially the history of Springfield. He 
passionately shares this history through his work at the museum. Not 
only that, but John has also been involved in several other charities 
throughout his life, constantly finding ways to give back to his 
community.
  Madam Speaker, John Sellars has lived an incredible life, and since 
retiring from Pepsi, has spent his time giving back to his community. I 
wish him and his family all the best as he retires from the History 
Museum on the Square.

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