[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1920]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



         TRIBUTE TO CAL FARMER--EDUCATOR FOR YOUTH AND INDUSTRY

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2000

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, recently, one of my constituents, Dr. Cal 
Farmer, was honored by his many friends and colleagues for his life-
long dedication to vocational education and its vital role in equipping 
young people for success in the complex and increasingly technical 
industries of our community, state, and nation.
  The specialized field of vocational education has grown rapidly over 
the past decade and for its many students in our community, Cal 
Farmer's energetic leadership has continuously pushed for higher 
standards and broader goals at every level.
  Cal's efforts with the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) 
program, as an advisor and as a consultant, have brought thousands of 
high school and college students to a new level of understanding of the 
value of vocational education. At the same time, his work with the 
American Vocational Association (AVA) has expanded his vision to both 
California and national programs.
  Industries large and small have come to realize that their interests 
and needs are best served by educated employees, and students are best 
served by opportunities to participate in workforce training while in 
school.
  Even beyond formal educational pursuits, Cal has brought vigor and 
vision to many community services: Boy Scouts, American Cancer Society, 
Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA), Navy 
League, Public Corporation of the Arts, Propeller Club, and many 
others. His busy and productive life remains an inspiration for 
countless others. I wish him well in his many continuing endeavors.

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