[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DON CASTLEBERRY

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2003

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I ask my 
colleagues to join me in paying tribute to an extraordinary professor, 
an esteemed colleague and dear friend, Don Castleberry. He recently 
passed away at his home in San Mateo, California on Sunday February 16, 
2003, having lived a blessed and generous life.
  Don was born December 2, 1914 in Hollis, Oklahoma and received his 
Bachelor's Degree from Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma. He 
then attended the University of Oklahoma to obtain a Master's Degree 
and went on to the University of Minnesota where he received a Ph. D. 
in Political Science. During World War II, he bravely served his 
country as the Assistant Director of Civilian Relief Operations (CRO) 
for the American Red Cross in Russia and then as Director of CRO in 
Poland.
  After returning from Europe, Don moved his family to California and 
began his remarkable career at San Francisco State University (SFSU). 
His extraordinary career at the University spanned a remarkable 31 
years. During his tenure he taught political science and held a variety 
of administrative positions, the last of which as the Dean of the 
Graduate Division. Additionally, Don had the privilege of spending a 
year teaching at the American University in Beirut, Lebanon as a 
Fullbright Scholar in 1959.
  Mr. Speaker, it is without exaggeration when I say Don was an 
exceptional influence on my life. In addition to being a splendid 
professor, Don was a dedicated advisor during my first Congressional 
campaign. In fact I have always viewed Don's keen insight, astounding 
intellect and courageous spirit as great assets that were crucial to my 
first Congressional victory. His passing has taken away one of San 
Mateo's favored sons and his contributions to the betterment of our 
local and national community will certainly be missed.
  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arline, his wonderful 
children Karen and Gerry, his grandchildren Samantha, Christopher, 
Timothy and William and his sister Beth. Mr. Speaker, my wife Annette 
and I are deeply grieved by Don's passing and I urge all of my 
colleagues to join us in offering our most sincere condolences to 
Arline and the rest of Castleberry family.

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