[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14253]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN MEMORY OF CHARLES B. ``SONNY'' TOWNER, JR.

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Charles 
B. ``Sonny'' Towner, Jr., who passed away on June 2, 2004. A dedicated 
member of the Santa Cruz community, Charles is survived by his wife 
Ellen, and will be greatly missed.
  Charles led a life of public service, first serving in the 6th 
Aircraft Repair Unit Floating during World War II. Following the war, 
Charles returned to California to sell sporting goods, becoming a 
prominent businessman in the Bay Area for over 30 years. Continuing his 
public service, Charles also became the business manager for the 
Cambrian School District in San Jose for ten years. During this time, 
Charles was an active member of the Camden High School Booster Club and 
volunteered for the Cambrian Park Little League and Pony League.
  Following his retirement in 1990, Charles continued his commitment to 
his community, as he volunteered with the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 
Santa Cruz Gardens School Volunteer Program and the California Grey 
Bears.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Charles' 
family and honor him by celebrating his life and contribution to 
society. As a prominent member of the Santa Cruz community, Charles 
Towner, Jr. will be missed.

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