[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17824]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING TERRY E. CALDWELL

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of outgoing Victorville City Councilmember, and nine-
time Mayor, Terry E. Caldwell.
  Terry was first appointed to the Victorville City Council on April 
20, 1972, and completed eight consecutive terms. Born in Riverside, 
California, Terry graduated from Barstow High School in 1956 and went 
on to study at Taft College, San Jose State University, did MBA work at 
the University of Southern California, and obtained his law degree from 
the Southern California School of Law.
  Terry's distinguished career in public service spans nearly forty 
years. He helped grow Victorville from a small town into a sprawling 
community, greatly improving the quality of life of families throughout 
the valley. Never shying away from new challenges, Terry took on 
responsibilities with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, 
served over 10 years as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Victor Valley 
Economic Development Authority, worked on the Victorville Planning 
Commission, Victorville Sanitary District, and the Parks and Recreation 
Advisory Committee.
  Terry also played a vital role in the acquisition of the former 
George Air Force Base--now the Southern California Logistics Airport--
from the U.S. Air Force. This included the purchase of 5,000 acres and 
the development of a long-range economic development plan. Other major 
accomplishments for the Victor Valley under Terry's leadership include: 
Construction of the Bear Valley Road Interchange, bringing Victorville 
the Mall of Victor Valley, growth of the Bear Valley Redevelopment 
Area, and development of the Auto Park at Valley Center. All of these 
accomplishments brought jobs, economic development, and a growing 
number of residents to Victorville.
  Terry leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service and lasting 
impact on the residents of Victorville. I want to congratulate Terry, 
his wife Pat, and his three children, Christie, Carrie, and Leon, for 
helping create a vibrant future for the Victor Valley.

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