[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1132-E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO DR. BOB BERRY

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 1998

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding service of Dr. Bob Berry of 
Yucaipa, California. Bob, the Chief Information Officer for the 
Information Systems Department at the San Bernardino County 
Superintendent of Schools Office in San Bernardino, is moving to 
Michigan shortly to pursue a wonderful professional opportunity with 
Central Michigan University.
  Bob graduated from Central Michigan University in 1969 with a double 
major in Biological Science and Instrumental Music. Three years later, 
he earned a MA degree in Curriculum Development and Educational 
Administration from CMU. In 1979, Bob completed his Doctor of Education 
degree at Northern Arizona University.
  Dr. Berry began his professional career at the Fowler Public School 
System in Michigan serving as Director of Instrumental Music (1969-74) 
and Principal of Fowler High School (1974-1976). From 1976-84, he 
worked at Northern Arizona University as Assistant Director of Research 
and Development, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration, and 
Executive Director of the Arizona Public Schools Computer Consortium.
  In 1984, Bob became Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the San 
Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. In this capacity, he has 
had the responsibility of planning, organizing, and implementing all 
administrative financial processing requirements for the educational 
agencies within San Bernardino County, the largest in the United 
States. In addition, the CIO also serves as the executive director of 
the California Educational Computer Consortium comprised of other 
California county offices of education, school districts and community 
colleges. The consortium, comprised of over 249 agencies, pools its 
financial resources for applications software development and services.
  Over the years, Bob has served as professional consultant for a 
number of school districts across the United States in computer 
systems, budgeting, and networking. In addition, he has served in 
numerous professional development capacities and has had numerous 
articles published in educational journals.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleges in recognizing 
Dr. Bob Berry as he prepares for his latest professional challenge. To 
say the least, his fine work with the San Bernardino County School 
District will be greatly missed. I'd like to join County 
Superintendent, Barry Pulliam, and others in wishing Bob Berry the very 
best in his future endeavors.

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