[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E377-E378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNITION OF DR. DONALD F. AVERILL FOR THE HARRY BUTTIMER 
                   DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to give recognition to Dr. Donald 
F. Averill, Chancellor of the San Bernardino Community College District 
for receiving the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrative Award. It 
is my honor to recognize Dr. Averill's leadership, dedication, 
extensive educational background, and his academic and administrative 
merits to the faculty and students of the State of California.
  Dr. Averill earned his doctoral degree in Educational Management from 
the University of La Verne. He has contributed great efforts to 
vocational education and educational development through teaching and 
administration. In addition to his 40 years of experience as professor 
and administrator, Dr. Averill has also served his tenure of service as 
Superintendent and President of Palo Verde College, President of the 
California Association of Occupational Administrators, Chair of the 
Occupational Education Coalition, Chair of a Legislative Oversight 
Committee on Contract Education, Chair of the Southern 30's Human 
Resources Exchange, and Chair of the Association of California 
Community College Administrators (ACCCA) Human Resources Commission.
  Dr. Averill carries a strong commitment to public service, clearly 
demonstrated by his active involvement with the people and 
organizations of his community. He is currently involved with over 20 
regional, state, and national organizations. Due to his broad knowledge 
in education and understanding of legislative and educational issues, 
Dr. Averill is frequently asked to take the lead in areas of higher 
education, economic development, and community college finances.
  Furthermore, Dr. Averill has compiled an impressive list of community 
outreach, which includes his service as Co-Founder of the Orange County 
Technology Exchange Center, Chair of the local American Heart 
Association branch, Lt. Governor of Division Three for Kiwanis 
International, Chairman of the Board for Mary's Home, Director and 
Board Member of the Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the 
Palo Verde Valley Economic Partnership, Member of the Board of 
Directors of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rialto 
Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Board of Directors of Catholic 
Charities of California, the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, and 
the Work Incentive Board of San Bernardino County.
  Dr. Averill is an outstanding awardee to receive the Harry Buttimer 
Distinguished Administrator Award. His leadership, commitment, loyalty, 
integrity, and merits all made him a perfect candidate deserving of 
such a great honor. The people of San Bernardino County and of the 
State of California thank him for his continued service.

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