[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING BANNING FENTON, RECIPIENT OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD YEAR 2002 
                             LIFETIME AWARD

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Banning Fenton, 
recipient of the City of Hayward Year 2002 Lifetime Award.
  Banning Fenton has worn many hats throughout his life—soldier, 
educator, volunteer, historian, and now, as this year's recipient of 
the City of Hayward Lifetime Award, he adds a ‘model citizen' hat 
to his collection.
  For the past ten years, Banning has focused his attention on helping 
the Hayward Arts Council and the Hayward Area Historical Society reach 
their goal to enhance the city and record and share its history.
  As part of his mission to make his city a better place, Banning has 
taught a class about Hayward's history, created a book of historical 
post cards depicting Hayward's past, and led historic walking tours of 
downtown Hayward. Most recently, Banning wrote a book, “Hayward: 
The Heart of the Bay.”
  Prior to becoming involved in the city as a volunteer, Banning taught 
in the Hayward Unified School District for over thirty years and for 
two years at Bishop Willis College in Uganda, East Africa. Banning 
assisted in the formation of the Elementary School Science Association 
of Northern California, serving as its president for two years. He also 
assisted elementary school teachers with presenting science workshops.
  After his retirement from the Hayward School District in 1981, 
Banning became a docent at Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park and 
developed plant guides for the Hayward Sensory Garden and Ardenwood 
Park in Fremont. He was also active in the formation of the Friends of 
the Hayward Public Library, served on the board of the Ohlone Audobon 
Society, and was president of the local retired teacher's association 
for two years.
  I am honored to join the colleagues of Banning Fenton in commending 
him for his 53 years of service to the city of Hayward and to 
congratulate him on receiving the Lifetime Award. Banning Fenton's 
dedicated work as an educator and volunteer committed to providing the 
best to the city of Hayward is a true inspiration.

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