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HONORING DR. DARON ``CHIP'' BUCKWELL, JR., FOR HIS SERVICE AS
SUPERINTENDENT OF KANNAPOLIS CITY SCHOOLS
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HON. RICHARD HUDSON
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Daron ``Chip'' Buckwell, Jr., for 36 years of service to Kannapolis City Schools, including 5 years as superintendent. I have seen Dr. Buckwell's leadership firsthand and know how much he means to students, faculty, and staff. I am honored to call Chip my friend.
Dr. Buckwell began his career in 1985 as a teacher, baseball coach, and athletic trainer at A.L. Brown High School, and retires today after over three decades of service. After being appointed superintendent in 2016, he immediately began the important work that would transform public education throughout our community.
A giant among his peers in public education, Dr. Buckwell has led Kannapolis City Schools through a time of unprecedented growth. He is credited as a major catalyst for Kannapolis City Schools' innovative magnet programs, career and technical education opportunities, and increased student achievement. Exemplary of Dr. Buckwell's commitment to academic excellence, he was named Superintendent of the Year for the southwest region of North Carolina in 2019.
Dr. Buckwell's impact extends far beyond the classroom and he has also been a fierce advocate for our students and community at the local, state, and federal levels. As a nod to the A.L. Brown mascot, one of Chip's favorite phrases is ``Wonders never cease,'' and as a result of his steadfast leadership, I believe that to be true. With experience at every level within Kannapolis City Schools, Dr. Buckwell is an extraordinary educator whose work will allow our children to thrive for generations to come.
Renee and I would like to extend our most heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Buckwell for his years of exemplary service to Kannapolis City Schools. I know I speak for our entire community in wishing he and his wife, Camilla, continued success and happiness as they move on to their next great adventure.
Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Dr. Daron ``Chip'' Buckwell, Jr., upon his retirement as Superintendent of Kannapolis City Schools.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 95
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