[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E523]
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                       IN HONOR OF PETER TROXELL

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 2, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Peter Troxell who passed 
away March 17, 2004 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Earlier this 
year I rose to congratulate him on his retirement and I am saddened to 
hear of this great man's passing. He is survived by his wife, Diana, 
children Adriana, Lyle, and Marina, and six grandchildren.
  Although Peter was best known for his role as station manager of 
KUSP, which he assumed in 1993, he has been a leader in our community 
since the 1960s. He was one of the founders of the Mountain Community 
Theatre in Ben Lomond, helped establish the San Lorenzo Valley 
Children's Center, and managed Oganookie, a local band from Santa 
Cruz's hippie days.
  His leadership skills were put to the test when he became the station 
manager of KUSP. The station was facing hard times internally and out, 
and might not have survived without Peter's tireless dedication. It is 
a testament to his skills as a businessman that we have KUSP in Santa 
Cruz today. But even with these new responsibilities, Peter never 
forgot his love of the arts. Even those who have never met Peter will 
recognize him as the host of the weekly shows ``State of the Arts'' and 
``In the Green Room.''
  Mr. Speaker, I rise once more to applaud Peter Troxell's many 
accomplishments. He was a remarkable figure in our community, and his 
memory will live on in the many people whose lives he has touched. I 
join the County of Santa Cruz, and friends and family in honoring this 
truly admirable man and all of his lifelong achievements.

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