[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
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                       IN TRIBUTE TO DAVID HADLEY

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to David Hadley, who is 
the quintessence of a community volunteer--and a lifelong friend.
  I have known Dave since we were boys. Dave, his brother, Peter, and I 
were in the Sea Explorers together. Their dad, ``Skipper'' Al Hadley, 
was our Explorer advisor. Skipper instilled in us, and our fellow 
Scouts, the values of patriotism and public service.
  Dave took his father's teachings to heart.
  In addition to making his mark in girls softball for the past 35 
years--to the extent that the Boys & Girls Club baseball field in 
Fallbrook, California, is named the Dave Hadley Field in recognition of 
his longtime dedication to youth sports--Dave has been active in his 
church and has been advisor to the San Diego County Board of 
Supervisors.
  During his 35 years of coaching youth softball, Dave has also helped 
organize youth softball leagues with administrative positions, 
organized local and traveling teams, and coached ``Smurf'' softball 
programs for kindergarten girls. And, like his dad, Dave also taught 
his players the value of giving back. His former players have gone on 
to play and coach in the National Pro Fast Pitch League and at numerous 
high schools, community colleges and colleges.
  Also in keeping with his dad's example, Dave's daughters, Heather and 
Holly, also were recipients of Dave's coaching and example. He also is 
providing guidance, direction and coaching to his seven grandchildren: 
Amber, Hunter, Kai, Shea, Mackynley, Ben and David.
  Dave's dedication to youth expands beyond the softball field. He has 
been a Confraternity of Christine Doctrine (CCD) teacher at St. Peter's 
Catholic Church for 20 years and an executive board member and past 
president of the Boys & Girls Club of Fallbrook for 22 years.
  In addition, Dave served for five years as an Advisory Board member 
from San Diego County Service Area 81, providing community input to 
county supervisors.Somehow he also found the time to be an 
entrepreneur, owning and operating S K Specialties, a full-service 
machine shop, for 35 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Dave is to be rightly honored for his service to his 
community. I know my colleagues join Fallbrook, California, and me in 
thanking Dave for his decades of dedication and in recognizing not only 
his accomplishments, but in recognizing the accomplishments of those he 
has mentored and has passed on the values of patriotism and public 
service.
  Well done, my friend.

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