[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5546]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    HONORING DAN MISNER OF WISCONSIN

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a true civic hero 
from Wisconsin's First Congressional District--Mr. Dan Misner. Dan 
Misner retired last month after dedicating 40 years of his life to 
public education in Walworth, Wisconsin.
  Dan Misner grew up near Beloit, Wisconsin. He credits a dedicated 
high school teacher for giving him the inspiration to go to college and 
enter the field of education. He was the first of seven children in his 
family to attend college and earn a degree.
  Dan's teaching career started in 1959 at Big Foot High School, where 
he also coached the men's football, baseball and golf teams. Within ten 
years, he ascended to the position of Director of Instruction for the 
Big Foot Area Schools Association. In addition, he also served as the 
principal of Fontana High School. He concluded his four decades in 
public education by serving two terms on the Big Foot School Board, 
including one term as president of the board.
  When asked what motivated his interest in education, Dan replied that 
it was his passion for knowledge and children. Dan's commitment to 
children and education serves as an inspiration to us all. He is truly 
a role model for anyone seeking a career in teaching. I am honored to 
recognize him for his contributions in improving the lives and 
education of children in Wisconsin's First Congressional District.
  In his retirement, Dan plans to continue his volunteer work and spend 
more time with his family. I wish Dan Misner and his family the best of 
success and thank him for his dedicated service to his community.

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