TRIBUTE TO COMDR. EDGAR J. ELLIS BY HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 19,1991.
Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding Missourian and good friend, Comdr. Edgar Joe Ellis, of Lexington, MO, who died recently at the age of 83. Commander Ellis was a longtime resident of Lexington, being a leader and Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church. He taught Sunday School at that church for 22 years. He was best known as an instructor at Wentworth Military Academy, where he taught civics and government and coached the golf team. He was highly regarded by the students and faculty, not only for his skill in the classroom, but as a living example of an officer and gentleman. Constantly, he gave encouragement and advice to the Wentworth students, to enable them to better achieve their goals in life. Commander Ellis also served as president of the Lexington and Lafayette County Historical Societies, as well as president of the Lexington Rotary Club. He received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma A&M University, where he lettered in varsity football, basketball and baseball, and was elected Captain of the baseball squad. After receiving a master's from tie University of Iowa, Commander Ellis began a long and fulfilling career as an inspiring educator as well as a successful high school athletics coach. While teaching American government at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Commander Ellis managed to capture six State baseball championships and two State football championships. After serving in the Navy in World War II, Edgar became the director at the summer boot camp at the Olathe Naval Air Station for 15 years. In 1967, he left the Naval Reserves as a commander. Widely respected by his peers. Commander Ellis received many awards for his outstanding achievements for his role in high school athletics. From the Knute Rockne Award in 1955 to the induction into the Earl Smith Hall of Champions in 1987 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, his leadership abilities were recognized. Mr. Speaker, the influence that Commander Ellis had on those who knew him, particularly the young people who were his students, will last many years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter and two grandchildren. Lexington, MO will not be the same without him.
Tuesday, February 19,1991.
Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding Missourian and good friend, Comdr. Edgar Joe Ellis, of Lexington, MO, who died recently at the age of 83. Commander Ellis was a longtime resident of Lexington, being a leader and Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church. He taught Sunday School at that church for 22 years. He was best known as an instructor at Wentworth Military Academy, where he taught civics and government and coached the golf team. He was highly regarded by the students and faculty, not only for his skill in the classroom, but as a living example of an officer and gentleman. Constantly, he gave encouragement and advice to the Wentworth students, to enable them to better achieve their goals in life. Commander Ellis also served as president of the Lexington and Lafayette County Historical Societies, as well as president of the Lexington Rotary Club. He received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma A&M University, where he lettered in varsity football, basketball and baseball, and was elected Captain of the baseball squad. After receiving a master's from tie University of Iowa, Commander Ellis began a long and fulfilling career as an inspiring educator as well as a successful high school athletics coach. While teaching American government at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Commander Ellis managed to capture six State baseball championships and two State football championships. After serving in the Navy in World War II, Edgar became the director at the summer boot camp at the Olathe Naval Air Station for 15 years. In 1967, he left the Naval Reserves as a commander. Widely respected by his peers. Commander Ellis received many awards for his outstanding achievements for his role in high school athletics. From the Knute Rockne Award in 1955 to the induction into the Earl Smith Hall of Champions in 1987 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, his leadership abilities were recognized. Mr. Speaker, the influence that Commander Ellis had on those who knew him, particularly the young people who were his students, will last many years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter and two grandchildren. Lexington, MO will not be the same without him.
TRIBUTE TO COMDR. EDGAR J. ELLIS BY HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 19,1991.
Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding Missourian and good friend, Comdr. Edgar Joe Ellis, of Lexington, MO, who died recently at the age of 83. Commander Ellis was a longtime resident of Lexington, being a leader and Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church. He taught Sunday School at that church for 22 years. He was best known as an instructor at Wentworth Military Academy, where he taught civics and government and coached the golf team. He was highly regarded by the students and faculty, not only for his skill in the classroom, but as a living example of an officer and gentleman. Constantly, he gave encouragement and advice to the Wentworth students, to enable them to better achieve their goals in life. Commander Ellis also served as president of the Lexington and Lafayette County Historical Societies, as well as president of the Lexington Rotary Club. He received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma A&M University, where he lettered in varsity football, basketball and baseball, and was elected Captain of the baseball squad. After receiving a master's from tie University of Iowa, Commander Ellis began a long and fulfilling career as an inspiring educator as well as a successful high school athletics coach. While teaching American government at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Commander Ellis managed to capture six State baseball championships and two State football championships. After serving in the Navy in World War II, Edgar became the director at the summer boot camp at the Olathe Naval Air Station for 15 years. In 1967, he left the Naval Reserves as a commander. Widely respected by his peers. Commander Ellis received many awards for his outstanding achievements for his role in high school athletics. From the Knute Rockne Award in 1955 to the induction into the Earl Smith Hall of Champions in 1987 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, his leadership abilities were recognized. Mr. Speaker, the influence that Commander Ellis had on those who knew him, particularly the young people who were his students, will last many years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter and two grandchildren. Lexington, MO will not be the same without him.
Tuesday, February 19,1991.
Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding Missourian and good friend, Comdr. Edgar Joe Ellis, of Lexington, MO, who died recently at the age of 83. Commander Ellis was a longtime resident of Lexington, being a leader and Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church. He taught Sunday School at that church for 22 years. He was best known as an instructor at Wentworth Military Academy, where he taught civics and government and coached the golf team. He was highly regarded by the students and faculty, not only for his skill in the classroom, but as a living example of an officer and gentleman. Constantly, he gave encouragement and advice to the Wentworth students, to enable them to better achieve their goals in life. Commander Ellis also served as president of the Lexington and Lafayette County Historical Societies, as well as president of the Lexington Rotary Club. He received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma A&M University, where he lettered in varsity football, basketball and baseball, and was elected Captain of the baseball squad. After receiving a master's from tie University of Iowa, Commander Ellis began a long and fulfilling career as an inspiring educator as well as a successful high school athletics coach. While teaching American government at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Commander Ellis managed to capture six State baseball championships and two State football championships. After serving in the Navy in World War II, Edgar became the director at the summer boot camp at the Olathe Naval Air Station for 15 years. In 1967, he left the Naval Reserves as a commander. Widely respected by his peers. Commander Ellis received many awards for his outstanding achievements for his role in high school athletics. From the Knute Rockne Award in 1955 to the induction into the Earl Smith Hall of Champions in 1987 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, his leadership abilities were recognized. Mr. Speaker, the influence that Commander Ellis had on those who knew him, particularly the young people who were his students, will last many years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter and two grandchildren. Lexington, MO will not be the same without him.
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