[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF DR. HAROLD L. CEBRUN, SR., EDUCATOR, 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Harold 
L. Cebrun, Sr. who has dedicated thirty years of service to education.
  During his thirty year career as an educator, Dr. Cebrun has lived 
his life according to his personal beliefs. He once stated, ``We make a 
living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.'' By deed and 
example, Dr. Cebrun demonstrates this belief in all his actions.
  Dr. Cebrun has been an active participant and leader in education, 
athletics and youth sports programs. As a young man Dr. Cebrun was an 
outstanding student athlete at Yates High School in Houston, Texas, and 
throughout his college career at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
  His academic career earned him a Bachelor's Degree in Physical 
Education and Sociology, a Masters degree in Intergroup Education and a 
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and Education Administration. He 
began his educational career in 1967 as a substitute teacher. He 
retired as the Superintendent of Schools for Compton Unified School 
District. During his thirty year tenure as a teacher he taught 
elementary, junior high school and high school. He was also a coach for 
basketball, baseball, and track, high school principal, and director of 
student services.
  In July of 1997 Dr. Debrun started a new career as athletic 
administrator. He was selected as Assistant Commissioner of Athletics 
for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section 
and, notably, is the first African-American Administrator to serve in 
the CIF office since the organization began in 1913.
  Dr. Cebrun is a leader in the war against ignorance striving always 
to share his wealth of knowledge with schools, school districts, 
businesses and corporate executives. He is an eloquent speaker and 
consultant who views are sought by many organizations. His expertise in 
team building, team management and effective leadership has earned him 
the respect and admiration of peers and community leaders.
  Colleagues, please join me today in paying tribute to an exceptional 
educator and mentor--Dr. Harold L. Cebrun, Sr.




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