[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3349]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF MIKE DALY

  (Mr. HARE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true 
humanitarian from my congressional district, Mike Daly. In 2007, Mike 
retired as principal of the Black Hawk Area Education Center in East 
Moline, Illinois, ending a remarkable 35-year career in special 
education and public service.
  Throughout his career, Mike demonstrated tremendous passion and 
dedication. He successfully established partnerships between local 
businesses, service organizations, and the special needs community to 
provide opportunities for his students, such as competing in the 
Special Olympics, and always believing that communities should not have 
boundaries.
  Mike's tireless efforts have touched the lives of thousands of people 
and their families, and I am proud to have the opportunity to represent 
him.
  Mike, thank you for your work, your commitment to others, and your 
efforts to make your community a better place for everyone.
  I wish you the best in your retirement, and may you continue to find 
fulfillment in helping others.

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