[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17828]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RETIREMENT OF PERRY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DALE SCHUMACHER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Mr. 
Dale Schumacher, a wood working, automotive, and metal working teacher 
at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, and to express my appreciation for 
his dedication and commitment to the youth of Iowa.
  For the last 42 years, Dale has contributed his time and his talents 
to the betterment of so many young adults and for this I offer him my 
utmost congratulations and thanks. Dale has had a large impact on 
shaping the lives of his students.
  One of Dale's favorite things about teaching at Perry High School was 
serving as a sponsor to the TSA Skills program. In the 42 years since 
its inception, the Perry High School TSA team has never failed to 
qualify for nationals, thanks in large part to the guidance of Dale 
Schumacher. He especially enjoyed the program because it gave students 
a chance to show off the skills they learned in the classroom.
  Dale has made a significant impact on students throughout his 
illustrious career and for that I express my most sincere gratitude, 
His leadership will be missed, but the footprint he leaves will inspire 
many to dream big, reach high, and achieve great things.
  I consider it an honor to represent Dale Schumacher in Congress, and 
I wish him and his wife Alice a long, happy and healthy retirement.

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