[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 138 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO RUDY JORDAN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 1995
  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recognize Mr. Rudy 
Jordan on the occasion of his retirement from over 30 years of 
dedicated community service and employment as supervisor of child 
welfare and attendance with the Montebello Unified School District.
  Over the years, Rudy accumulated a long list of accomplishments while 
working with youth. Starting out as a junior camp counselor at the All 
Nations Camp in 1948, Rudy worked his way up the ranks to become a 
senior camp counselor and finally, in 1954, served as All National Boys 
Club supervisor for 5 years. Rudy later worked as a special education 
teacher and after 6 years of addressing the needs of special education 
students, began his employment with the Montebello Unified School 
District.
  Rudy also has an impressive record of involvement in civic 
organizations, especially those which aim to enrich the lives of youth. 
He has been a voluntary Big Brother for over 32 years, serving as a 
mentor to young men who might not otherwise have positive role model to 
seek guidance and counsel. In addition, he has served as a counselor 
for the Youth Opportunity Board, an advisory member of the Eastmont 
Teen Post, co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of 
Mexican-American Students, co-founder of the Eastmont Parents Guild, 
co-founder of the committees for both the Reggie Rodriguez Park and 
Saybrook Park, co-founder of the International Youth Boxing Club and 
the Hollenbeck Police Athletic League Program. Rudy's involvement in 
such programs exemplify his strong dedication to helping youth.
  Rudy, a Golden Glove boxing champion and former professional boxer, 
also used his athletic expertise to add fulfilling experiences to the 
lives of many youth. He is currently a boxing trainer for the Santa Fe 
Springs Parks and Recreation Program, as well as for the Sierra High 
School Night Program. He also has been a trainer for the Montebello 
Police Athletic League Boxing Program. In addition to his civic and 
youth sports efforts, Rudy has donated his time as an usher at his 
local parish. Rudy's lovely wife of over 40 years, Gloria, and his five 
children are proud to have such an active husband and father dedicated 
to serving his community. Indeed, I have had the distinct honor of 
knowing Rudy and his family for many years, and I am proud to count him 
among my friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with profound pride that I rise to recognize Mr. 
Rudy Jordan on the occasion of his retirement from the Montebello 
Unified School District, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending best wishes and congratulations to Rudy, a fine citizen whose 
involvement in our community serves as an example to all.


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