[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1830]
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            TRIBUTE TO TERENCE LIONEL MARTIN OF RICHMOND, CA

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
special tribute to a true hero, Terence Lionel Martin, of Richmond, 
California, and call attention to the valiant actions that led to his 
tragic death on August 23, 2005.
  Raised in Richmond, Terence was known throughout the community as a 
born leader, a ``peacemaker'' and a ``problem solver.'' The son of 
Clara and Lonnie Martin, Terence, known as Terry by his friends, 
followed his parents' career path to work with the West Contra Costa 
School District. He had been a valued employee for 22 years and an 
esteemed member of our community.
  It was his natural ``peacemaker'' instinct that he acted upon while 
driving home from work one day this past August. Mr. Martin spotted a 
young man beating his pregnant, sixteen-year-old girlfriend. Without 
regard for his own safety, Mr. Martin pulled over, demanded the young 
man stop and offered his assistance to the young woman. The young man 
pulled out a gun and shot and killed Terence, just blocks away from his 
workplace. The community was shaken by this senseless killing and is 
poorer for this loss. In Terence's name, I ask my colleagues to join me 
in recommitting ourselves to the principles of peace and safety on our 
city streets.
  Terence Martin is survived by his parents, his sister Sharon Johnson, 
his young daughter Brittney Martin, his extended family, and many 
treasured friends. To all of Terence's family and friends, I offer my 
sincere condolences and hope that you are comforted by knowing that he 
died trying to make a difference, that he was truly respected and loved 
by so many and that he will not be forgotten.

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