[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING LARRY POWELL

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Larry Powell for receiving the 2010 Distinguished Citizen Award from 
the Sequoia Council Boy Scouts of America. Larry has had a 
distinguished career as the Superintendent in the Fresno County Office 
of Education, adhering to extremely high standards of quality and 
integrity.
  Larry is a lifetime resident of Fresno County who has created a 
legacy in his 40 years of service in public education. He has served 
students and lead community educational endeavors in Sanger Unified 
School District, Fresno Unified School District, and Central Unified 
School District.
  Larry is also very involved and well connected within his community. 
He has participated in many civic and church activities, including 
membership on the Board of Trustees for Fresno Pacific University, the 
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, 
Break the Barriers, the Sequoia Council of the Boy Scouts, and many 
others.
  Larry's educational leadership has been recognized by the California 
School Administrators of Region 9, who awarded him as Superintendent of 
the Year. He has been recognized by Fresno State as a Noted Alumni.
  Larry is married to Dot, a former principal and Executive Director of 
SALT Fresno and READ Fresno, Inc. He has a daughter and two 
grandchildren. It is clear that Larry will leave a lasting legacy for 
generations to come.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Larry Powell for his 
distinguished career and community service, and in wishing him the best 
of luck and health as he continues to set standards in Fresno County.

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