[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10516]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHUCK AND SHELBY OBERSHAW

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to two outstanding 
leaders in my community who are to receive the Golden Baton Award from 
the San Bernardino Symphony Guild in recognition of their proactive 
role in fostering the culture of music in the Inland Empire. Today, I 
join family and friends in honoring Chuck and Shelby Obershaw for their 
remarkable achievements and express enormous pride in this recognition 
that has been afforded to them.
  Chuck Obershaw was raised in the Inland Empire where he devoted 
himself to his family, friends and community. He selflessly served as a 
para-glider trooper in the 187th regiment of the 11th Airborne Division 
before returning to San Bernardino in the 1940s.
  Chuck's accomplishments are as remarkable as they are diverse. He has 
served as President of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, the 
San Bernardino Motor Car Dealers, the Air Force Association, and the 
Norton Air Force Base Chapter. In these capacities, he has been an 
integral contributor to the management and administration of community 
affairs and worked tirelessly for a better way of life for all of San 
Bernardino's residents.
  Shelby Obershaw also proved the importance of serving your community. 
After moving to San Bernardino in 1959, she dedicated all her energy to 
shaping the minds of the future leaders of tomorrow as a dedicated 
teacher in various area high schools.
  Her list of accolades is no less illustrious. They include election 
to the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education, 
serving as President for 2 years, Director of the San Bernardino 
Chamber of Commerce, and member of the San Bernardino Chapter of the 
National Assistance League. She has also received the California PTA 
Honorary Service Award and the Citizen Achievement Award from the 
League of Women Voters.
  Throughout their lives, Chuck and Shelby Obershaw have exhibited 
kindness, love, humility, and a deep resolve to ameliorate all aspects 
of community life, so it is only appropriate that they receive the 
Golden Baton Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Chuck and Shelby Obershaw and 
express my sincere admiration that they have received this wonderful 
and well-deserved honor.

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