[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE H. SCHNARRE

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2002

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Mr. George H. Schnarre for his service as the President 
of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Schnarre is an individual of great distinction, and we join with 
his colleagues, family and friends in honoring his remarkable service 
to the San Bernardino community. He has truly achieved the American 
dream while retaining a firm commitment to his community exemplified by 
his work with the Chamber of Commerce.
  George Schnarre was born during the Great Depression to Missouri 
sharecroppers. In the 1940's the Schnarre family migrated to California 
setting down roots in the San Bernardino area. After graduating from 
San Bernardino High School, George began studies at Valley College, but 
they were cut short by the Korean War. George Schnarre answered the 
call of duty joining the United States Navy as a dental technician. 
Upon the completion of his duty to his country, George returned to his 
studies at the University of California at Riverside while working part 
time in the grocery business. Thus began George's career in the 
Southern California business community.
  While working his way up in the grocery industry, George Schnarre 
earned his real estate license. After moving back to his roots in San 
Bernardino, George entered the real estate business full time. 
Eventually George began his own real estate firm, George H. Schnarre 
Inc. Real Estate. Over time George's firm grew to encompass 13 offices.
  While George built his real estate firm, he always made sure there 
was time to serve his community and his industry at the local, state 
and national levels. He obtained lifetime credentials to teach any real 
estate subject at the Community College level. Among numerous 
activities within the community, George participated in area little 
league and girls softball leagues, and is an active Rotarian, Mason, 
Shriner, and member of the San Bernardino Elks. George Schnarre's 
dedication to the community and expertise in the business culminated in 
his service as Director of the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce as 
well as on four other local Chambers.
  George Schnarre is not only a business and community leader, he is 
also a family man. We are joined in recognizing the accomplishments of 
this outstanding individual by his wife, Claudia A. Schnarre, son 
George W. Schnarre, daughter Cindy Schnarre Healy and grandson David 
Jones.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, I join George's loving family, recognizing 
George's long and distinguished career in real estate, and we express 
admiration for his service to the San Bernardino Area Chamber of 
Commerce.

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