[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12219]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. NEYLAND CLARK

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Neyland 
Clark, who has recently resigned from his post as the superintendent of 
the South Harrison Community School Corporation after 18 years of 
exemplary public service. His resignation marks a milestone in a career 
dedicated to education, including 26 years as a superintendent and more 
than four decades as an educator.
  Over the course of his career, Dr. Clark has been bestowed many 
accolades and awards that objectify the passion and expertise that he 
has brought to the field of education. In just the past few years, Dr. 
Clark has been conferred an honorary degree from Indiana University 
Southeast, awarded the University Council for Educational 
Administration (UCEA) ``Excellence in Educational Leadership Award,'' 
and honored as the ``District VIII Superintendent of the Year'' by the 
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents.
  Dr. Clark is known in the education world as a capable leader and 
tireless innovator. Dr. Clark's successes have spanned a wide variety 
of issues, from combating racism in schools to balancing budgets while 
also raising teacher salaries. Dr. Clark's district became the first 
school corporation in the state of Indiana to establish an in-house 
professional development center in schools. These examples are more 
evidence of the relentless passion and knowledge Dr. Clark has brought 
to our education system over the past four decades.
  Despite all of the praise, Dr. Clark remains a characteristically 
humble Hoosier, saying ``There is no magical story for being 
successful; it is a good, old-fashioned southern Indiana work ethic 
[that paves the path to success].'' Dr. Clark's work ethic, dedication, 
and knowledge will be missed as he moves on to new endeavors. Dr. Clark 
serves as an inspiration for anyone who seeks to make a positive 
difference in the public sector.
  The 9th District of Indiana thanks him for his service.

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