[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. HAROLD BORING

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 1997

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of my dear 
friend, Dr. Harold Boring, the assistant superintendent of the San 
Bernardino City Unified School District. Hal is retiring after a highly 
distinguished career and will be recognized for his many years of 
service to education and our community at an event in his honor later 
this month.
  Hal Boring began his career with the San Bernardino City Unified 
School District in 1963 as an elementary school principal in Highland 
at Cypress Elementary School. In 1966, he became the instructional 
materials consultant and in 1971 Hal was promoted to serve as the 
district wide director for instrumental materials. Two years later, he 
became the director of instructional and business resources and served 
in that capacity until 1977 when he became the assistant superintendent 
for administrative services.
  Over the years, Hal has been active in a number of educational, 
civic, and political activities benefiting a great many people in our 
community. He has served as a member of the San Bernardino County 
Republican Central Committee, the State Republican Central Committee, 
the International Council for Friendship and Goodwill, and as a member 
of the Board of Directors of the Highland Chamber of Commerce.
  In addition, he has developed meaningful and productive relationships 
that have led to legislation resulting in many positive changes to our 
educational system. He is particularly well known throughout California 
for his knowledge of legislation and the legislative process. His work 
with the Association of California School Administrators [ACSA] for 
over 20 years has helped make ACSA a vital voice in the educational 
process across the State.
  Hal and I first became friends while attending San Bernardino High 
School several years ago. Since that time, our friendship has continued 
to grow and I have been privileged to work with Hal on many occasions. 
To say the least, Hal's interest in and commitment to education and 
public affairs has made a tremendous difference to the many lives he 
has touched. He has always had a special gift for assisting others and 
a willingness to listen and lend a hand whenever possible.
  Mr. Speaker, Hal Boring provides an example of leadership that is 
deeply respected and admired by his professional colleagues and our 
community at large. I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and Dr. 
Boring's many admirers in thanking him for his remarkable public 
service over the years and wishing he and Gloria the very best in the 
years ahead.

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