[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO LeROY SIMMONS

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of LeRoy Allan 
Simmons of Barstow, CA. Judge Simmons has demonstrated a remarkable 
dedication to the needs of San Bernardino County residents over the 
past 27 years. He will be honored on May 21, 1994, as he retires from 
his position of superior court judge in San Bernardino County.
  A 1964 graduate of Brigham Young University, Judge Simmons continued 
his studies at the University of San Francisco Law School. Upon 
graduation, he began his legal career with the San Bernardino County 
district attorney's office. After practicing law in the D.A.'s office 
for 3 years, Judge Simmons began working in the private sector for the 
law offices of Wilson, Borror and Dunn in San Bernardino. In August 
1971, Judge Simmons relocated his law practice in Barstow, CA. Some 
6\1/2\ years later, Judge Simmons was elected to sit as municipal court 
judge for Barstow and served in this position until August 1, 1981, 
when he was appointed to the superior court bench. For the past 13 
years, Judge Simmons has strived to benefit the community through his 
position on the superior court bench.
  Judge Simmons' legal career is further highlighted by his involvement 
in several organizations in the legal community. He was a member of the 
County Legal Aid Society, the High Desert Bar Association, and director 
of the San Bernardino Country Bar Association. Additionally, Judge 
Simmons has served as a statewide instructor for new judges at the 
California judicial education and research training in Oakland, has 
been on the faculty of California Judges College, and has been a 
trustee for the San Bernardino County law library for the past 11 
years.
  Indicative of his commitment to public service, Judge Simmons has 
served on the Barstow College board of trustees, the San Bernardino 
County Planning Commission, and the YMCA board of directors. He has 
been a judge for the county schools' mock trials and has served the Boy 
Scouts of America as Mojave district chairman, vice president of Inland 
Empire Council, and currently as Eagle chairman for Mojave district. 
Judge Simmons' future plans include working for Judicial Arbitration 
and Mediation Services where he will serve as an arbitrator and 
mediator in civil cases.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Judge Simmons' 
devoted wife Barbara, their four children and many friends in honoring 
this unique individual for his extensive and dedicated service. Over 
the years, Judge Simmons has touched the lives of many people in our 
community and it is only fitting that the House recognize him today.

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