Tribute to Richard Lewis

TRIBUTE TO RICHARD LEWIS -- (Extensions of Remarks - June 18, 2004)

SPEECH OF
HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN
OF MASSACHUSETTS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2004

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to one of Central Massachusetts' most devoted athletic directors and community members, Richard Lewis, who is retiring from his position as Athletic Director of Wachusetts Regional High School.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 1966, Mr. Lewis went on to receive his Masters in Education from Worcester State College. He began his career in Western Massachusetts, followed by 10 years at the Marlboro Public Schools, before he graced Wachusetts High School with his services in 1978.

Throughout his years at WMS, Mr. Lewis has left an outstanding legacy, not only as the MIAA District E Athletic Chair, but also assisting on several committees such as the MIAA Baseball Committee. Furthermore, he served as the director of both the Softball Tournament in Central Massachusetts as well as MIAA State Softball.

Along with the many committees Mr. Lewis has devoted his time to, his contributions to both the Massachusetts Secondary School Athletic Directors Association as well as the community of Central Massachusetts have earned him well deserved recognition. He has received the National Interscholastic Award of Merit both statewide and nationally, as well as two John E. Young Awards.

Today I, along with the rest of my colleagues would like to pay tribute to this strong community leader and outstanding Athletic Director, Richard Lewis and we wish him and his family all the best in the years to come.

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