[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 73 (Monday, June 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. RON FRANKLIN

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring your 
attention to the fine work and scholarly leadership of Dr. Ron Franklin 
of Redlands, CA. Dr. Franklin who has demonstrated remarkable 
dedication to the education of young people throughout his career will 
be honored at the University of Redlands on June 25 as he retires from 
his position as Redlands Unified School District superintendent of 
schools.
  Dr. Franklin's career began in 1956 at the El Rancho Unified School 
District in Pico Rivera, CA where he held nine different positions, 
beginning as a teacher and later becoming the superintendent. In 1970 
he became the superintendent of schools in the Novato Unified School 
District. Following this, in 1987 he became the superintendent of 
schools in the Redlands Unified School District.
  Dr. Franklin's dedication to education and to his community went far 
beyond his position as superintendent. In his efforts to improve and 
reform education through the revitalization of programs he has 
participated as a member on the board of directors of various 
organizations such as the Rotary Club of Redlands, the Redlands 
Education Partnership Foundation, and the Redlands Boys and Girls Club. 
Other facets of the community that Dr. Franklin has been involved in 
include the United Way, the Redlands Music Association, and the 
Redlands Symphony Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Dr. Franklin's 
family, fellow administrators, teachers, students and community in 
honoring this dedicated individual for his extensive service to his 
community and to the field of education. Throughout the years Dr. 
Franklin has touched the lives of many people in our community, and it 
is only fitting that the House recognize him today and wish him the 
best of luck in the years ahead.

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