Off-road activist and volunteer Harold Soens, 1939-2006
A popular and active champion of the off-road riding
community and active AMA volunteer, Harold Soens, died recently of a
heart attack at his home in Santee, California. He was 66.
Soens was an AMA Life Member and served the Association
in numerous roles: delegate to AMA Congress, co-founder of the AMA
Community Council of San Diego, District 38 legislative officer, and
volunteer Field Rep, among others.
He was also president of the San Diego Off-Road
Coalition and volunteered in a number of other roles.
"I'll always remember Harold for his enthusiasm and his
incredible energy," said Edward Moreland, AMA Vice President for
Government Relations. "He was always giving his time, always willing to
work, and always standing up for what he believed was right."
Soens was passionate about off-road recreation and often
worked with children educating them about the sport and teaching them
responsible use. He volunteered thousands of hours working at Ocotillo
Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, attending meetings, helping the
California Police Activities League, working as a representative for the
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, serving as president
of both the California League of Off-Road Voters and the San Diego
Off-Road Coalition and being a member of the Imperial Sand Dunes
Recreation Area Technical Review Team.
"I served with Harold on a number of committees and
always enjoyed his enthusiasm and friendship," said Don Amador, western
representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition. "He was a stand-up guy and
will be missed by all who knew him."
© 2006, American Motorcyclist Association
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