[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23521]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING LAWRENCE ``LARRY'' MARIO CARAVARIO OF CLEAR-LAKE, CALIFORNIA

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
California Highway Patrol Officer, Lawrence ``Larry'' Mario Caravario 
of Clearlake, CA as he retires from 31\1/2\ years of dedicated service.
  ``Larry'' Caravario was born and raised in San Francisco. He attended 
Riordan High School followed by 2 years at the City College of San 
Francisco where he studied accounting.
  In January of 1974, Larry joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP). 
Eventually he was stationed in the Lake County. For years he protected 
county residents watching out after them as he patrolled state highways 
and county roads. Additionally, Officer Caravario was responsible for 
training his fellow officers in matters of weapons and safety. He also 
served as the CHP's representative to Lake County schools as a pupil 
safety officer.
  Mr. Speaker, when not patrolling the streets or training other 
officers, Officer Caravario dedicated his time to the children of Lake 
County. Since 1967 he has coached youth and high school soccer, 
basketball and baseball. In 1968, Officer Caravario began working as a 
basketball and baseball game official.
  In retirement, Officer Caravario plans to spend more time with his 
wife Diane, his son David and daughter Joell.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we take time to thank Officer 
Caravario for his hard work and devotion to his community throughout 
the years. On behalf of my fellow colleagues, I wish him the best in 
all his future endeavors.

                          ____________________