[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF CHARLES POWELL

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to pay tribute to a beloved 
community member and role model, Charles ``Chuck'' Powell. Chuck passed 
away on May 10, 2012 at the age of seventy-eight.
  Chuck was born on July 3, 1933 in Franklin, Ohio, to Charles and 
Mamie Powell. He spent several years in Ohio, working as a steelworker 
until he joined the Air Force and relocated to the March Air Force Base 
in Riverside, California. During his time in the Air Force Chuck met 
his future wife, Geri Linton, whom he was married to for 56 years.
  Chuck served as a milk distributor in Bloomington for 40 years, and 
was affectionately known as the ``milk man'' to all he served. During 
his free time, Chuck enjoyed coaching his sons youth baseball teams.
  Chuck was also an avid golfer, and member of El Rancho Verde Country 
Club, where he previously served as President, and Vice President. His 
sons have fond memories of bonding over golf, the sport he loved.
  I remember Chuck's competitive nature, his fondness for smoking his 
pipe, and how he loved a good debate with friends. We often played 
rounds of golf together; he was a close and dear friend of mine. I knew 
Chuck as having a deep passion for golf; he was always trying to 
improve his putting stroke in order to compete with the best golfers. 
Although Chuck was an outstanding golfer, I will always remember him 
Chuck for his charm, sense of humor, and ability to connect with 
everyone he met.
  Chuck is best known by his family for his big heart and memorable 
advice for the people he touched. His children and grandchildren have 
fond memories of times with their father and grandfather. His son noted 
that he will never forget his father's sense of humor and the phone 
calls they would share after a good round of golf. Chuck's 
grandchildren could always count on him to give sound advice and to put 
a smile on their face, even during the worst days.
  Let us take the time to pay tribute to a wonderful man. Let us 
celebrate the life he led, and the positive example he set for others. 
Although he is no longer with us, his legacy and spirit will continue 
to live on through the lives of everyone he has touched.
  Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Geri Powell; his three sons, 
Bob, Neal, and Scott; two siblings, John and Margaret; and six 
grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooke, Tyler, Tori, Christine, and Chloe. My 
thoughts and prayers, along with those of my wife, Barbara, and my 
children, Rialto City Councilman Joe Baca Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and 
Jennifer are with Chuck's family at this time. Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues to pay tribute to Charles Powell.

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