[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING ADRIAN ``DELL'' ROBERTS

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 90th birthday of a 
community pioneer and legendary advocate for youth in my district, Mr. 
Adrian ``Dell'' Roberts.
  Known to most simply as Dell, he began his 38 years of public service 
as a football coach at Riverside Poly High School in 1965, quickly 
gaining recognition by the principal for his kindness and patience 
during student conflict. He soon became campus supervisor, followed by 
assistant principal in charge of discipline, and finished his career as 
an assistant administrator covering discipline and campus security.
  Since retiring in 2003, Dell has continued his philanthropic efforts 
through the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation, alongside his 
loving wife. Together, they host charitable fundraisers, backpack 
giveaways for students, scholarships for youth, conferences for young 
women, and lead the city's Annual Black History Parade and Expo, which 
celebrated its 46th year in February.
  As Booker T. Washington wrote, ``Those who are happiest are those who 
do the most for others.''
  Dell's selfless acts of giving back to our community have changed 
countless lives over the decades. You are a role model to us all. On 
behalf of the constituents of California's 39th Congressional District, 
I wish Dell a Happy 90th Birthday.

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