Issam Bahjat Amary

Background

Amary, Issam Bahjat was born on July 11, 1942 in Jerusalem. Arrived in United States, 1962, naturalized, 1972. Son of Bahjat Kamel and Essaf (El-Khiami) El-Amary.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Missouri Valley College, 1968. Master of Science, Center Missouri State University, 1974.

Career

Recreation therapist, director activity therapy Marshall Missouri Habilitation Center, 1969—1975, unit director, 1975—1987, assistant supervisor habilitatus, since 1987. Executive director Missouri Special Olympics, 1970—1972, chairman board directors, 1970—1973. Founding member Betterment Youth Program.

Achievements

• Issam Bahjat Amary has been listed as a noteworthy administrative recreational therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Creative Recreation for the Mentally Retarded

    (Great tips and ideas for recreation!)

  • Effective meal planning and food preparation for the mentally retarded/developmentally disabled: Comprehensive and innovative teaching methods
  • The Rights of the Mentally Retarded-Developmentally Disabled to Treatment and Education

Membership

Member of National Therapeutic Recreation Society, National Park & Recreation Association, Masons, Optimists (board directors).

Connections

Married Wilma Jeanne Blinn Amary, August 20, 1967. Children: Jason Issam, Jarred Jamal, Dax Tallal.

Father:

Bahjat Kamel El-Amary

Mother:

Essaf (El-Khiami) El-Amary

Spouse:

Wilma Jeanne Blinn Amary

child:

Dax Tallal Amary

child:

Jarred Jamal Amary

child:

Jason Issam Amary