[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E487-E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  THE HONORABLE REV. CALVIN C. TURPIN

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, not long ago a most impressive 
man gave the invocation to the House. On March 14, The Reverend Calvin 
Turpin opened our session with a prayer of humility and spiritualism. 
Dr. Turpin comes from my district from the city of Hollister.
  On that morning I had the pleasure of introducing to you and our 
other colleagues Dr. Turpin and I inserted into the Record some of his 
personal backgroup. But I wanted to expand on that information so you 
could all be aware of the contributions of Dr. Turpin, not only to this 
body, but to persons across the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, I submit Dr. Turpin's biography to be reprinted for the 
House.

                               Biography


                                General

     Name: Calvin C. Turpin
     Address: 188 Elm Drive, Hollister, CA 95023
     Phone: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     Birth: November 8, 1924 (Granite City, Illinois)
     Married: Eudell Coody
     Children: Susan Turpin Jones, 1956; John Thomas Turpin, 1958
     Hobbies: Camping, Reading, Authentic Cowboy Cooking


                               Education

     B.A.--Baylor University, 1949
     B.D.--Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1955
     M.A.--Baylor University, 1952
     M.R.E.--Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1958
     M.A.(L.S.)--Vanderbilt University (Peabody College), 1962
     M.Div.--Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975
     S.T.D.--Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1967 
         (Doctor of Science in Theology)

                            Other Education

     University of Arkansas, 1945-47 (Law, Business)
     Texas Tech University, 1950 (Graduate Study in History)
     Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 1955-56 (Ph.D Study)
     Judson College (Computer Science, History)
     San Bernardino State University (Special Study)


                        Professional Experience

     Ordained Southern Baptist Minister
     Minister of Churches: California, Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee
     Jacksonville College, 1950-52 (Professor of History, English, 
         Greek)
     Belmont College, 1955-56 (Professor of Religion)
     Austin-Peay State University, 1956-57 (Professor of Bible)
     Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1961-66 (Assoc. 
         Librarian, Acting Librarian, Instructor: Old Testament, 
         Research)
     Graduate Theological Union, 1965 (Library Consultant)
     Minot State University, 1966-67 (Director of Libraries, Prof. 
         of Library Science)
     Judson College, 1967-70 (Director of the Library, Prof. of 
         Religion and Library Science, Chairman: Dept of Library 
         Science)

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     North Texas State University (Visiting Professor)
     Hardin-Simmons University, 1970-77 (Director of Libraries and 
         Prof. of Religion. Early retirement due to health)


               Fraternities, Organizations, Honors, etc.

     Beta Phi Mu (International Library Science Honor Fraternity)
     Gamma Iota
     Phi Delta Kappa
     American Library Association (past member)
     American Theological Library Association (past member)
     Western Theological Library Association (President, past 
         member)
     Alabama Library Association (past member)
     Texas Library Association (past member)
     American Association of University Professor (past member)
     Rotary Club (past member)
     Lions Club (past member)
     The American Legion: Post #69: National Chaplain, 2000-2001; 
         California Department Chaplain, 1990-92, 94-95; District 
         28 Chaplain; Commander and Chaplain, Post #69; Boys 
         State: Attended Arkansas first session, 1940; 40 et 8, 
         Voiture 621
     Lilly Endowment Scholar
     Who's Who in America--2000
     Who's Who in the World (selected for inclusion)
     Who's Who in Religion (various years)
     Who's Who in the West (various years)
     Who's Who in American Education (various years)
     Who's Who in American College and University Administration 
         (various years)
     Who's Who in Library Science (various years)
     Who's Who in Community Service (various years)
     Who's Who in Alabama (various years)
     Who's Who in Texas (various years)
     Directory of American Scholars (various years)
     Men of Achievement (various years)
     Two Thousand Men and Achievement (various years)
     Personalities of the South (various years)
     Distinguished Service Award (Hardin-Simmons University)
     Member: Lighthouse Baptist Church, Seaside, California
     Congressional Senior Citizen Intern--Washington D.C.--1989
     Veterans Memorial Park Commission, San Benito County, 
         California
     Rent Control Commission, Hollister, California


                              Publications

     Beyond My Dreams: Memories . . . Interpretations, Romance 
         Publishers
     50 Years of Ministry: Challenges and Changes, C.T.C. 
         Publishing Co.
     Selected Writings and a Limited Bibliography of Calvin C. 
         Turpin. Romance Pub.
     Rupert N. Richardson: The Man and His Works, Hardin-Simmons 
         University
     History of the First Baptist Church, Gilroy, CA, Romance 
         Publishers
     ``The Rock Church'': A Brief History of the Macedonia 
         Missionary Baptist Church Gravel Hill (White County), 
         Arkansas, C.T.C. Publishing Co.
     Contributions To A Romanian History Symposium, Hardin-Simmons 
         University
     Writings and Research of the Faculty at Hardin-Simmons 
         University
     Encyclopedia of Southern Baptists (Historical articles)
     Over 100 articles in various publications


                            Military Service

     U.S. Army, 1943-45 (Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, 
         Military Police--worked with Prisoners of War)


               U.S. Air Force Auxiliary--Civil Air Patrol

     Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
     Chaplain:
     Deputy Chief of Chaplains (National)--Retired
     Pacific Region Chaplains: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, 
           Oregon, Washington--ranked No. 1 in Nation
     Pacific Region Deputy Chaplain
     California Wing Chaplain--Ranked No. 1 in Nation
     Group 18, CA. Wing
     Group 10, CA. Wing
     Founder and Director: Pacific Region Chaplains' Staff College
     Texas Assistant Wing Chaplain
     Abilene Composite Squadron, Texas
     Aerospace Instructor
     Observer Rated

                                Awards:

     Exceptional Service Award
     National Commander's Commendation
     Commander's Commendation (4)
     Unit Citation
     Gil Robb Wilson--No. 384
     Paul E. Garber (with star)
     Grover Loening
     Leadership
     Membership
     Charles E. ``Chuck'' Yeager Aerospace Achievement
     Aerospace Education
     Red Service Ribbon
     Search and Rescue
     Encampment
     Senior Recruitment Ribbon
     Certificate of Proficiency
     California Wing Chaplains Award (First to be named by peers)
     Pacific Region Chaplain of the Year, 1989

                          Schools, Study, etc.

     Level I Orientation
     ECI 7C
     Squadron Officer's School
     Squadron Learning Course
     Region Staff College
     National Staff College
     Pacific Region Chaplains' Staff College (several)


                     United States Service Command

     Rank: Brigadier General
     Chaplain: Professional Development Committee, Chair

     

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