[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2174]
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                        TRIBUTE TO GARY WASHBURN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 1995

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I take the floor of the House today to 
honor and praise the lifelong dedication of a friend and public servant 
of the great city of Lake Elsinore in California. The accomplishments 
of this individual make me proud to call him my personal friend, a 
fellow community member, and a fellow American. His love for his family 
as a father and a husband, and his love for his country as a veteran 
and a leader are a display of his utmost respect for the traditional 
American values and principles. This gentleman that I speak so highly 
of, and regard with the highest respect is the mayor of the city of 
Lake Elsinore, Mr. Gary Washburn.
  For the past 16 years, Mr. Washburn has served the government of the 
city of Lake Elsinore as a member of the planning commission, a city 
council member, and mayor. His influence and involvement has played an 
integral role in the growth and development of his city. I would like 
to commend him on his accomplishments in representing his constituents 
and providing leadership as the elected mayor of the city of Lake 
Elsinore.
  Prior to his involvement in the city government of Lake Elsinore, 
Mr.. Washburn served as a professor and is responsible for the 
education and welfare of many university-level students. He helped many 
young Americans open their minds, reach their goals, and build new 
dreams through education. In addition, Mr. Washburn is a combat veteran 
of Vietnam who was honorably discharged after 2 years of service as a 
crew chief on July 4, 1968. During his military career, he served our 
country in the 1st Aviation Brigade, the 54th Utility Airplane Company, 
and the Otter Air Service.
  In addition to his involvement in representing city government and 
serving America, Mr. Washburn's other community involvements include: 
president of the Elsinore Elementary P.T.G., executive board of the 
Riverside County Economic Development Committee, president of the 
Rotary Club, chairman of the Riverside County City Selection Committee, 
board member of the Riverside Transit Agency, city representative to 
the Lake Elsinore Management Agency, city representative to the 
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency. His timeless dedication 
in serving his city and country have earned him the respect of his 
family, friends, colleagues, and constituents as a true champion of 
public service.
  Unfortunately, on November 7, 1995, Mr. Gary Washburn will retire as 
mayor after a lifelong dedication to the public welfare of the citizens 
of the city of Lake Elsinore, CA. After over 16 years of service in 
city government, Mr. Washburn will end a long tradition of 
contributions of dedication and effort by his family dating back to 
1889. On the occasion of his retirement, I would like to thank him for 
his service to our community, and offer my best wishes for his future 
endeavors.

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