Since its founding 25 years ago, the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation has been led by a dedicated group of philanthropists, who have assisted and inspired tens of thousands of their fellow citizens to rise above their circumstances and, in turn, assist and inspire others. The synopses that follow are profiles of these leaders and of the admirable men and women whose lives they have touched over the years. These truly are Profiles of Hope.
Some of us are dedicated enough to assist others through hands-on work and direct deed, while some of us assist through the provision of major charitable gifts. A very select, special few among us have the capacity, fortitude, and commitment to do both. To honor Kelly Crawford's father, 1950s television series icon and Academy Award winner Broderick Crawford, in perpetuity, and to support the 11-99 Foundation's death and emergency benefits program, Kelly and his wife Jean have become Charter Members of the 11-99 Foundation's Bob Weinberg Legacy Society.
Now-deceased California Highway Patrol Officer Wayne Reynolds was born during World War I. As an Enlisted commercial Pilot member of the U.S. Army Air Forces Reserve, he served his country during World War II. Following his military service, he served the citizens of California for 22 years, as a sworn Officer of the CHP, in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Officer Reynolds died in 1999, at the age of 84. Consistent with her late father's estate plan wishes, in November, 2005, one of Officer Reynolds' surviving children, Carole Logsdon, of Fullerton, graciously contacted the CHP 11-99 Foundation and dutifully provided a $200,000 donation from her father's estate to support the 11-99 Foundation's programs!
On February 25, 2006, while conducting a traffic stop on I-15, California Highway Patrol motorcycle Officer Gregory "John" Bailey was struck and killed by a DUI driver. Officer Bailey was a genuine American Hero, who left behind the love of his life, his amazing wife Teresa, and four young children, Hannah (age 10), Megan (age 8), Jared (age 6) and Dylan (age 5).
Second-year 11-99 Foundation Scholarship recipient and Harvard University student Amanda Fields has been selected as the 2006-07 Frank J. Clark Scholar-Athlete (FCSA). Amanda, who is a Sophomore Psychology and Religion double-major at Harvard, is the daughter of Border Division CHP Officer Donald Fields, a veteran Officer in the CHP's Oceanside Area office.
Everyday, in every way, California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation Scholarship recipient and college graduate Elizabeth Martinez honors her Fallen Hero father, CHP Officer Saul Martinez, Sr. Elizabeth, who earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master's degree from California State University, San Diego, currently serves as the Transfer Center Coordinator at El Camino College Compton Center.
First as a California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation member, then as a major gift donor, and now as the Immediate Past Chairman of the 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors, philanthropist Bob Teal's vision, leadership and profound dedication to the men and women of the California Highway Patrol inspire hope in all who are touched by his work.
Giving is California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation Board of Directors member Larry Bowman's recipe for living. As a major donor and active member of the 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors, Larry Bowman's dedication and service to the Foundation and the men and women of the California Highway Patrol are exemplary.