[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16817]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RICHARD T. GILLESPIE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to use this time in 
recognition of Mr. Richard T. Gillespie, an extraordinarily gifted 
leader and educator from Loudoun County in the 10th Congressional 
District of Virginia. Mr. Gillespie is retiring from his position as 
Executive Director at the Mosby Heritage Area Association after over 
ten years of protecting historic landmarks throughout our great 
Commonwealth.
  Prior to joining the Mosby Heritage Area Association, Mr. Gillespie 
served the Loudoun community for 30 years as a distinguished educator 
at Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, Virginia. During his 
time with Loudoun Valley High School he was able to shape the lives of 
countless young men and women.
  Coming from a family of educators, I appreciate the invaluable role 
that educators play in inspiring our students and communities. The work 
Mr. Gillespie has done both at Loudoun Valley High School and in the 
wider community to preserve the history of our area will be felt for 
decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I now ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Mr. 
Richard T. Gillespie for his unbelievable work teaching and preserving 
history over the decades, and his unwavering dedication to the people 
of Loudoun County. It is an honor to represent Mr. Gillespie, and I 
wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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