Retiring Mehlville School District Superintendent John Cary recently was presented proclamations from the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate recognizing his contributions to public education during his 31-year career. State Rep. Walt Bivins, left, a former Mehlville Board of Education member, and state Rep. Sue Schoemehl, right, are shown with Cary and the House proclamation. State Sen. Anita Yeckel, not pictured, pre-sented Cary with the Senate proclamation. Cary, who retires June 30, will be succeeded by current South Area Superintendent Tim Ricker.