[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF HARRY J. MOORE

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2008

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with sadness today to honor my 
friend and political compatriot Harry J. Moore, who passed away May 26 
at the age of 79. Harry was an educator and political leader in Marin 
County, California--the kind of leader whose focus and commitment 
earned him both affection and respect.
  Often known as ``Mr. Novato,'' Harry is particularly identified with 
the town he lived in for over 40 years. He and his wife Callita raised 
their family there, and Harry worked as a school administrator, coach, 
and civic leader, including a stint as mayor.
  Born in San Francisco in 1929, Harry earned a master's degree from 
San Jose State University and served in the Army in Korea. He and 
Callita Temme were married in 1955, moving to Marin County in 1960 when 
he took a position coaching and teaching at Marin Catholic High School. 
His career soon took him to Novato where he eventually became a dean, 
vice principal, and then principal at several Novato schools including 
Pleasant Valley Elementary, San Ramon Elementary, San Marin High, 
Novato High, and Hill Middle School. At Hill, Harry spearheaded the 
construction of a gymnasium.
  Harry's political career, stemming from his dedication to education, 
began with his election to the Marin Community College district board 
in the 1970s where he promoted the development of the Indian Valley 
Campus. He served an additional term from 2003 to 2007, when he lost a 
re-election bid.
  In the early 1980s, concerned about environmental and quality 
standards in Novato, Harry was an active member of the Planning 
Commission. In 1985, he was elected to the Novato City Council where 
his leadership as mayor was crucial in resolving long-standing 
development issues at the former Hamilton Air Force Base. He left the 
Council in 1994 after winning election to the Marin County Board of 
Supervisors. There, his expertise on environmental issues (he was a 
founder of Sustainable North Bay) helped spur the growth of parks and 
open space.
  Despite all these titles and accomplishments, Harry was probably most 
proud of the title ``Coach.'' He coached football at several schools 
during the 1960s and 1970s, earning a league championship for Novato 
High School in 1965.
  In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by his four children 
Lillian, Jeffrey, Charles, and Kate.
  Madam Speaker, Harry Moore's accomplishments were a direct result of 
his focus on kids and on his community. When he saw something that 
could be done to make the community a better place, he did not hesitate 
to put himself on the line to make it happen. He was an inspiration, 
and I will miss his leadership very much. I am proud to honor his 
legacy here today.

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