[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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                   JAY WALKER: A MAN OF THE COMMUNITY

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 1994

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss 
of a constituent and good friend, Jay Walker. But more than just a 
constituent, and more than just a good friend of mine, Jay Walker was a 
shining example to his friends, family and community of what it means 
to dedicate oneself to helping others.
  Jay Walker, died a month ago, but it seems like only yesterday that 
he was actively involved in one activity or another in the community. 
During his teaching career, Mr. Walker was committed to providing 
college access for women and minorities, particularly African-
Americans. In 1985, he became associate director of admissions for 
University of California, Santa Cruz. After learning he had contracted 
the HIV virus, Mr. Walker began his work as a volunteer with the Santa 
Cruz AIDS Project, including a term as president of the board. He 
worked through the schools, and as a member of the editorial board of 
contributors for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, to educate the public about 
the disease. A friend said of him ``He was, in a real true sense, a 
teacher. And he used the lessons of this disease to educate people.''
  Mr. Speaker, I commend to you and to all my colleagues, the life and 
lessons of my friend, Jay Walker.

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