[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 750 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 750

    Honoring the life and achievements of Alfred Ernest Alquist and 
                    expressing sorrow on his death.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 30, 2006

 Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California (for herself, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Lewis of 
 California, Mr. Baca, Mr. Becerra, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Costa, Ms. Eshoo, 
 Mr. Farr, Mr. Filner, Ms. Harman, Mr. Honda, Mr. Lantos, Ms. Lee, Ms. 
 Matsui, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. George Miller of California, Ms. 
 Roybal-Allard, Ms. Solis, Mr. Stark, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. 
 Waters, Ms. Watson, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Royce, Mr. Dreier, 
    Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Berman, Mr. Schiff, Mrs. 
Tauscher, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Gary G. Miller 
   of California, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. 
   Calvert, Mrs. Davis of California, and Mr. Waxman) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
                                 Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the life and achievements of Alfred Ernest Alquist and 
                    expressing sorrow on his death.

Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1908;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist was a former California State Assemblyman and was 
        the State Senate's longest-serving member when he retired in 1996;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist grew up working for the railroad which fostered 
        his interest in transportation policy throughout his legislative career, 
        including sponsoring the bill that formed the Santa Clara Valley 
        Transportation Authority;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist advocated more than forty years ago that 
        California's earthquake planning must stress preparedness and his work 
        resulted in the Legislature and then-Governor Ronald Reagan approving 
        his measure for creation of the California Seismic Safety Commission;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist was also a key advocate for the creation of the 
        California Energy Commission;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist in the State Senate honorably served for 15 years 
        as the Chair of the Senate's Budget Committee;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist was honored in 1983 with the naming of a state 
        office building in San Jose, California, and this building symbolized 
        his tenacity as he spent nearly two decades trying to have it built, and 
        represents his advocacy for his district and his lifelong devotion to 
        public employees;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist retired from elected politics at the age of 88 
        when term limits concluded his tenure;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist's keen interest in California politics and local 
        government never abated and his tenure in the State Legislature was 
        followed by his wife, Elaine White Alquist;
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist passed away on March 27, 2006, at the age of 97; 
        and
Whereas Alfred Ernest Alquist will be dearly missed by residents of Santa Clara 
        County, California, and the State of California, but his legacy will 
        continue to grow because of the agencies he helped form: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Alfred 
        Ernest Alquist; and
            (2) honors, recognizes, and expresses gratitude for the 
        distinguished service, career, and achievements of Alfred 
        Ernest Alquist to Santa Clara County, California, and the State 
        of California.
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