[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6728-6729]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO JAMES SCHIBIG

 Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, I am delighted today to pay 
tribute to Mr. James Schibig, who is retiring as principal of Beasley 
Elementary School, in St. Louis, MO, after 34 years in education. 
During his long service to education, he has been a leader and role 
model for thousands of children.
  James started out teaching fourth, fifth, and sixth grades before 
serving as Assistant Principal at Bernard and Trautwein Elementary. In 
1986, he became Principal of Beasley Elementary School.
  James' commitment to his work is overshadowed only by his dedication 
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serving his community. Instead of calling it quits at five o'clock, 
James devotes his time and energy to helping the community through his 
volunteer activities. He lends his skills to the Parish Council at St. 
Margaret Mary School, advising them on various education issues. He 
coaches baseball and soccer and serves as a Parent Teacher Organization 
officer.
  I know that the teachers, parents, and students at Beasley Elementary 
will greatly miss James. I wish James and his wife Jeanne all the best 
in retirement, and I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting James 
Schibig.

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