[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 88 (Monday, June 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING THOMAS C. BARILE

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously recognize 
Thomas C. Barile for his years of service to his country and community. 
Tom recently passed away on Thursday June 3rd.
  Tom was known for his visionary work in education. He worked as an 
educator with the Madera Unified School District (MUSD) for 32 years. 
He served as a 6th grade teacher, resource teacher, vice-principal, and 
principal. Barile is credited with starting the MUSD science fair; 
writing, developing and implementing a standards based curriculum; and 
bringing technology to the classrooms.
  Tom served in the U.S. Air Force for five years as a Staff Sergeant 
with an Honorable Discharge. He was a volunteer on the Fresno County 
Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Team where he served as 
commander of the Snowmobile Team and was a member of the Mountaineering 
Team. Tom was very active with the U.S. Forest Service and he was 
responsible for developing 250 groomed snowmobile trails. He also 
helped to build nine bridges, design trails, organize work crews, and 
have equipment donated to the Sierra National Forest. He was named 
chairman of the Sierra Nevada Access, Multiple-Use & Stewardship 
Coalition.
  He is survived by his wife Maureen Barile; his sons Paul and David; 
and his three grandsons.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas C. Barile for his 
extraordinary service and years of dedication. I invite my colleagues 
to join me in posthumously honoring Tom Barile for his commitment to 
the students of Madera and for his work with the U.S. Forest Service.

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