[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12735]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM SELKE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I now 
recognize Mr. Jim Selke, who after 31 years of dedication to educating 
the students of District 51 in Grand Junction, Colorado, has decided to 
retire. In doing so, I would like to pay tribute to the extraordinary 
career of this remarkable individual, who for so many years, has worked 
to shape the minds of the youth of Grand Junction, and who has worked 
to preserve a high standard of education.
  Mr. Selke began his career in Grand Junction, Colorado at Central 
High School in 1968, and for 24 years he served in various capacities, 
coaching football and baseball, and serving as activities coordinator. 
After his years of inspiring the students of Central High School, Mr. 
Selke was ready to return to the classroom.
  For the past 7 years, Jim Selke has served as the athletic director 
for Palisade High School. There is no doubt that his positive attitude 
and uplifting words of encouragement will be missed. Teachers like Mr. 
Selke, who give tirelessly to their students and inspire great success, 
are a rare breed.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you to Mr. Selke and 
wish him the best of luck as he begins his much deserved retirement.

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