[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. DINA STALLINGS

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute today to Dr. Dina Stallings, a 
professor of forensics at Riverside Community College, beloved by her 
students and whose passing my community mourns deeply. This Sunday, my 
community will join together to celebrate her life, which was devoted 
to teaching the art of persuasive speaking.
  Dr. Stallings achieved national recognition during her 26-year career 
at RCC directing the Forensics and Debate Program. She was the first 
woman to be named a full professor at RCC. In the 1960s and 1970s, she 
coached teams that won national competitions.
  After retiring, Dr. Stallings continued a deep involvement with 
Friends of Forensics, a group she founded to promote speaking 
activities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
  Mr. Speaker, we count ourselves fortunate to have had Dr. Stallings 
as a leader in our community. Her commitment to faith, family, and 
forensics has left a profound impact on the Inland Empire and our 
Nation. As Dr. Stallings said herself, you measure yourself by the 
service you give to others.
  Let us measure up to her legacy in both our service to America and 
our democratic discourse.

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