[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 109 (Tuesday, August 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 9, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO NARENDRA N. GUNAJI

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 9, 1994

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement 
from Federal service of an outstanding public servant, Narendra N. 
Gunaji. During his distinguished career as the U.S. Commissioner of the 
International Boundary and Water Commission, Mr. Guanaji admirably 
represented the interest of the border states.
  Appointed to this position by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, 
Narendra Gunaji devoted himself to solving the many border sanitation 
problems that exists. He worked tirelessly to solve the Tijuana river 
sewage crisis--efforts that were finally realized in the official 
groundbreaking of the Tijuana wastewater treatment plant last month.
  I had the privilege of working closely with Mr. Gunaji over the 
years, both on the Tijuana issue and on the cleanup of the New River. 
Considered the most polluted river in North America, the New River was 
a prime focus on the Commissioner. After decades of stalled talks with 
Mexican officials over this problem, Gunaji was able to secure key 
international agreements as the foundation for a long-term cleanup 
solution. His efforts in my district will not soon be forgotten by my 
constituents, and I am hopeful that the new Commissioner continue 
Gunaji's dedication to the needs of the people.
  Looking forward to the life of a private citizen, Narendra Gunaji now 
owns a consulting company with his wife, Grace, in their home State of 
New Mexico. I wish them both all the best in their future endeavors.

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