[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
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                    RECOGNIZING HOWARD MARTIN CHASE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the significant achievements of Howard Martin Chase, the principal of 
Riviera Elementary School in Kelseyville, California.
  Howard Martin Chase earned his Bachelors of Arts and Elementary 
Teaching Credential from California State University, Chico. Anxious to 
educate and serve, after graduation Mr. Chase became an elementary 
teacher in the Fairfield-Suison Unified School District.
  Mr. Chase returned to school to pursue a postgraduate degree. He 
received his Administrative Services Credential in 1984 from California 
State University, Sacramento. He went on to serve as Principal at 
Kelseyville Primary School, Gard St. Elementary School and Riviera 
Elementary School. In 2003, he earned his Masters Degree in Education 
from Ashwood University.
  It is not surprising that Mr. Chase is also very active in his 
community outside of his duties as principal. He has served as a board 
member of the Lake County Red Cross, acted as president of the 
Kelseyville Park Association, is a founding member of the Kelseyville 
Quality Educational Foundation and has served as chairperson for 
numerous committees for the Kelseyville School District.
  Mr. Chase has also been involved in many fundraising events within 
Lake County. Through his efforts as an auctioneer, he helped raise over 
$1.5 million dollars for charities, schools and many nonprofit groups. 
He established the first Educational-Business Partnership in Lake 
County. This partnership between Lake County Schools and Konocti Harbor 
Resort and Spa has resulted in over $600,000 being donated to local 
schools.
  Mr. Chase has already received several awards of recognition. The 
California State Senate named Mr. Chase the California Educator of the 
Year in 1996, and he was named Man of the Year for Lake County in March 
of 2004.
  Mr. Chase is devoted to his family. He and his wife Pat have been 
married for over 20 years. They have one child, Jessica, and two 
grandchildren, Jenee and Aliyah. After the passing of his mother, Mr. 
Chase placed a sign in front of the school in her memory that says, 
``Welcome To A Place Where Everyone Is Special.''
  Mr. Speaker, because of the many contributions Howard Chase has made 
to his community, it is proper for us to honor him today as he moves on 
to his new position as superintendent of North County Joint Union 
School District in Hollister, California, and wish him the best in his 
future endeavors.

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