Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Michael-Albertville superintendent Dr. Jim Behle whose approaching retirement will mark the end of a 39-year career in education. In addition to his time as superintendent, throughout the past four decades Dr. Behle has served as a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, and associate superintendent. Dr. Behle is one of the most beloved and revered members of our community because of his dedication to our children. Under his strong leadership, the district had many achievements, including ranking among the top 15 percent in the State for reading and math scores. As a testament to Dr. Behle's hard work, the school board reluctantly accepted his resignation before making the statement: ``This is a great loss to the district, and if at any point you change your mind, don't hesitate to let us know.'' His service to our community will surely be missed, and we thank him for his years of commitment to generations of St. Michael-Albertville students and their parents. Enjoy your retirement, Dr. Behle. ____________________”