[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DR. TED VICK FOR 55 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Dr. Ted Vick, a longtime public servant who is retiring after a 55-year 
career in leadership through education.
  Dr. Vick has proven his dedication to educational pursuits by earning 
his bachelor's degree in elementary education at the University of 
California at Santa Barbara and a Ph.D. in Education from the 
University of California at Riverside. His desire to serve in public 
education led to his service as a principal and vice principal in 
various school districts throughout his career, including 12 years 
spent as the superintendent of Adelanto School District. His proven 
leadership led to 20 years of service on the San Bernardino County 
Board of Education, and his enthusiasm was quickly noticed by other 
local organizations. While Dr. Vick dedicated his time to the county 
board of education, the Needles Unified School District asked for his 
service when they required another member to join their local district 
board.
  Aside from teaching, Dr. Vick strove to influence others by holding 
several leadership positions in educational and community 
organizations. His list of distinguished posts includes the California 
School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, and the board of directors 
on the California County Boards of Education. His interest in the needs 
of the local community is prevalent through his time with the 
Adolescent and Family Service Center, and while serving on the board of 
directors for Desert Communities United Way. Dr. Vick's remaining time 
has been spent devoted to the First Christian Church in San Bernardino, 
serving as chairman of the board, elder, and deacon.
  This relentless involvement in the lives of his fellow citizens has 
made Dr. Vick an important influence in the community, earning him the 
well-deserved San Bernardino County School Board Association's 2005 
Distinguished Service Award. Although the appreciation of the community 
is shown on the faces of those whom he has instructed, it was most 
notably visible in 2005 when Adelanto School District named a local 
school in his honor; the Theodore Vick Elementary School.
  Mr. Speaker, after 55 years of public service, Dr. Vick will retire 
from his teaching and leadership posts. Although Dr. Vick's presence in 
the community will be greatly missed, his zeal for leadership and 
education will continue to inspire the students and adults who have 
crossed his path. On behalf of the people of San Bernardino County, I 
ask you and my colleagues to join me in thanking Dr. Vick for his work 
and in wishing him well in his future pursuits.

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