[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12248]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE GERALD A. BUCKWORTH

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2006

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to State Representative Gerald A. Buckworth, who after 
26 years of service in the State House has chosen not to seek another 
term in office. Throughout his political, professional, and private 
life, he has tirelessly worked to better the Delaware community
  In addition to raising four children, and six grandchildren, with his 
wife Vicki, he served as a teacher, principal, and coach in the Caesar 
Rodney School District for more than 30 years. His extensive 
involvement in the Delaware public school system made him one of the 
General Assembly's foremost authorities on public education. His 
dedication to helping Delaware youth has eased the transition to 
adulthood for many young Delawareans. He is a key supporter of the 
State Police Cadets, a program in which college students learn skills 
in preparation for careers in law enforcement. Without a doubt, one of 
his top priorities has always been encouraging children to realize 
their goals.
  As his thirteen consecutive terms in office demonstrate, he has been 
a prominent and well-respected member of the Delaware General Assembly. 
In addition to serving 5 years as the Majority Whip, he also served on 
multiple committees including: appropriations, corrections, joint 
finance, labor, public safety, and tourism. Additionally, he chaired 
the Family Law Commission, a General Assembly organization that 
examines family court proceedings in an effort to make recommendations 
for improvement.
  I congratulate and thank State Rep. Gerald Buckworth for his valuable 
contributions and many years of admirable service to the State of 
Delaware. I am sure that as he begins to spend more time with his 
family and enjoy retirement, that he will remain an active and 
influential member of the community. Thank you, for all you have done 
and continue to do for the people of our State.

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