[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              TRIBUTE TO DUANE MASENGILL, FAVORITE TEACHER

  (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and 
I missed my opportunity to pay my respect to a favorite teacher we have 
in my district in Coppell, Texas. Duane Masengill teaches world 
geography and current events.
  Duane drives 25 miles to work every day. While that puts an extra 
burden on his family, his wife Jennifer says she does not mind because 
he is so happy doing what he does.
  I have had the opportunity to visit Duane and his students. I have 
seen the rapport he has with his students.
  Duane, while you still need a haircut, and I think the youngsters 
will agree with me, you are in fact a devoted teacher.
  I always believe that we can tell a great deal about the quality of 
the effort, the quality of the commitment made by a teacher when we see 
the quality of morale and preparation when we stand before a classroom. 
Duane's students are always bright, energetic, enthusiastic, and able. 
They quiz us hard.
  So, Duane, let me just say congratulations. Some people spend a 
lifetime building a career. You are spending a career building 
lifetimes.

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