[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E62]
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                    HONORING DOUGLASS W. WILHOIT, JR.

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                         HON. RICHARD W. POMBO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, January 9, 1995

  Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
public servant who has recently left distinguished public service in 
the 11th Congressional District of California. Douglass W. Wilhoit, 
Jr., of Stockton has personified the highest ideals of openness, 
honesty and courage as a San Joaquin County supervisor for the past 16 
years.
  His support as an elected official resulted in re-election every 4 
years without opposition, and he has achieved the respect of his fellow 
supervisors through four terms as chairman of the board of supervisors.
  Mr. Wilhoit, who retired at the end of December, was elected for 
several prestigious assignments while a county supervisor, including 
the 1994 presidency of the California State Association of Counties. He 
also was chosen at the State level by three Governors for leadership 
positions dealing with job training, corrections, and criminal justice.
  Mr. Wilhoit assumed leadership positions locally in such areas as 
criminal justice, youth programs, parks and recreations, aviation, and 
public works. His community involvement spans a wide range of service, 
such as the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, American Cancer Society, 
Rotary International, Boys Scouts, and the Chamber of Commerce.
  Prior to his election to the county board, he served the community 
for 12 years as a Stockton police officer.
  Mr. Wilhoit has been recognized through the years with honors as 
``Who's Who in California,'' ``Outstanding Young Man of American,'' 
``Community Leaders of America,'' and a Paul Harris Rotary Fellowship.
  Please join with me in recognizing Douglass W. Wilhoit as a great 
American who has served his community as the consummate public servant 
for more than a quarter of a century.

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