[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
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                   HONORING CHUCK AND BOBBIE TERRELL

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 15, 2008

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, on May 16, 2008, the San Bernardino 
community will gather to honor Chuck and Bobbie Terrell as they are 
presented with the prestigious Golden Baton Award from the San 
Bernardino Symphony Guild. In the Guild's 77 years of its existence, 
this will only be the ninth time that this honor has been awarded. The 
Guild is honoring them not only for their significant contribution to 
the San Bernardino Symphony but also for their commitment and 
dedication to the San Bernardino community as a whole for having spent 
over 50 years in the field of education.
  After honorably serving his country in the United States Marine 
Corps, Chuck began his career by teaching social science at Azusa High 
School in 1956. Over the next 10 years, he served as a teacher, a 
counselor, the director of activities, the unit administrator, and 
finally, as principal, starting in 1963. During those years, Bobbie 
supported her husband by raising their children, and also stayed active 
in her church, the Jr. Women's Club and the United Way. In addition to 
performing his duties as principal, Chuck received his education 
doctorate from the University of Southern California.
  From 1966 to 1977, Chuck served as superintendent of schools for the 
communities of Needles, Corona and Norco. Bobbie received her B.A. in 
psychology from Cal State Fullerton in 1974, and began teaching 
elementary school in Chino.
  For the past 30 years the Terrells have made their home in San 
Bernardino. Chuck became San Bernardino County Superintendent of 
Schools in 1982 and worked in that capacity until his retirement in 
1993. After receiving her master's degree in counseling from Cal State 
San Bernardino, Bobbie worked in the Alvord School District as an 
elementary counselor and a resource specialist. Bobbie eventually 
earned her school psychologist's credential from Cal State San 
Bernardino and became a school psychologist in the Jurupa Unified 
School District until her retirement in 1993.
  Their careers aside, I am sure the Terrells would say that their 
greatest accomplishment is their family, which includes their children 
Greg and Kathy, their six granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
  In retirement, the Terrells continue to serve their community as they 
always have. Chuck still serves San Bernardino to this day, as 
president of the board of trustees for the San Bernardino Community 
College District. Bobbie has served as treasurer for the San Bernardino 
Symphony Guild for the past 4 years. Active in the Presbyterian Church, 
she has also served as treasurer at the presbytery level for 6 years.
  Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize the service, 
sacrifice, and dedication of Chuck and Bobbie Terrell. Their impact on 
our community over the years serves as a great reminder that a life 
spent educating others is a life of a true patriot.

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