[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 78 (Thursday, May 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO LEONARD H. MACKAIN

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                              HON. JAY KIM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 1995
  Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise before the House floor today to 
recognize a major civic leader in the 41st District who has recently 
retired from many years of public service. The City of Brea has greatly 
benefitted from the contributions of Mr. Leonard H. MacKain who has 
been a leader in our community for many years.
  Mr. MacKain has previously served on the Brea City Council from 1972 
to 1976 with two consecutive terms as mayor from 1974 to 1976. During 
this period, he played an integral part in the building of the Brea 
Civic Center and Library and forming redevelopment areas which allowed 
for the construction of the Brea Mall.
  In his career in education, Mr. MacKain has held the positions of 
superintendent, assistant superintendent, teacher principal, project 
manager and Board Educator member. His commitment and enthusiasm in 
this area has led to the construction and expansion of five schools in 
Brea and has created strong bonds between the city and the school 
district.
  I also want to mention that Mr. MacKain has also served on the 
Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission in 1976 and held this position 
for the next 15 years.
  As the U.S. Congressman for the 41st District, I salute Mr. MacKain 
for his outstanding achievements and dedication as a public servant. 
Washington is beginning to delegate its power to the State and local 
level. This requires able leaders to use excellent judgment with this 
new responsibility. Mr. Speaker, I believe that Mr. MacKain is a fine 
example of a decision maker at the local level who has put in the 
effort to successfully transform a community by understanding and 
recognizing how to utilize existing resources given to it. America 
needs more people like him.


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