[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: March 15, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO PAUL WOODRUFF

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention the 
fine work and outstanding public service of my good friend Paul 
Woodruff. Paul is retiring from the California State Assembly this year 
after 6 years of distinguished leadership on behalf of the people of 
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in southern California.
  Paul Woodruff attended local schools and graduated from California 
State University at San Bernardino. Over the years, Paul has been an 
active member of a number of civic and community-based organizations 
giving freely his time and energy to many worthy causes. He has also 
served as an elected or appointed member of the Republican Central 
Committee of San Bernardino County since 1978 and has been a member of 
the California State Republican Central Committee since 1982. Paul also 
worked as the chairman of the incorporation effort in Yucaipa in 1987. 
Prior to winning the Republican primary for the State Assembly in 1988, 
Paul worked as an administrative aide and advisor to Assemblyman Bill 
Leonard.
  Recognizing his many talents, Paul's colleagues promoted him to serve 
as the Republican Assembly caucus chairman, as well as the secretary 
and elections chairman. Presently, he serves on the prestigious 
Assembly Ways and Means Committee, the Governmental Organization 
Committee, the Assembly Committee on Health, and the Higher Education 
Committee.
  Needless to say, the many residents of the 65th assembly district 
will miss Paul's fine work and effective representation. Beyond serving 
as a legislator, Paul has provided support and genuine friendship to 
the many people of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, Running Springs, 
Forest Falls, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Cabazon, 
Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Yucaipa, Hemet, San Jacinto, Moreno 
Valley, and the city of Riverside.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and Paul's many 
friends in wishing him the very best in his retirement. In his many 
years of devoted service, Paul Woodruff has touched the lives of many 
people in our State and it is only fitting that the House recognize him 
today.

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