[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    TRIBUTE TO DAVE E. DiPAOLO, CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication an contributions to the community of Corona 
and Norco, CA are exceptional. Our community has been fortunate to have 
dynamic and dedicated leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their 
time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and 
work. Dave DiPaolo is one of these individuals. Dave is being honored 
as he retires after 36 years of dedicated service to the students, 
employees, parents, and community members of the Corona-Norco Unified 
School District.
  Dave began his teaching career at Corona High School where he was 
appointed to Director of Activities/Athletics and initiated the 
Athletic Hall of Fame; designed the school's athletic handbook; served 
as a board member on the California Activities Directors' Association; 
and as a charter member and president of the Citrus Belt Athletic 
Directors' Association.
  After serving 21 years at Corona High, Dave was promoted in 1986 to 
the position of assistant principal at Norco High School where he 
served on various athletic organizations as well as membership in 
management and administrative organizations. In 1997, Dave was selected 
to serve at Director of Human Relations for the school district, 
overseeing more than 1,800 employees.
  Throughout his career, Dave has shown an unlimited willingness to 
help students, teachers and employees. He has been a role model and 
mentor to both students and teachers. His consistent ``open-door'' 
policy cultivated an atmosphere of communication and understanding. At 
all times, he has conducted himself with integrity. His leadership and 
contributions have touched the lives of many students and teachers.
  Dave's tireless passion for education has contributed immensely to 
the betterment of the communities of Corona and Norco, California. Dave 
has demonstrated his willingness to work hard for quality education and 
I am proud to call him a fellow community member, American and friend. 
I know that many children, parents, fellow teachers and administrators 
are grateful for his service and salute him as he retires.

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