[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DAN W. ECKSTROM

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 18, 1995

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a leader of 
the Tucson community and a dear friend of many years. In this holiday 
season, I am especially grateful for the services that Dan W. Eckstrom 
provides to the Second Congressional District of Arizona as an 
outstanding elected official and a dedicated public servant. Dan has 
long been an activist for children's programs and for senior citizen 
programs in Pima County, AZ, but it is during this time of year that 
his caring for these two groups is especially evident. On December 22, 
1995, Dan will host his 28th annual Christmas party for the needy 
children of South Tucson and the Pasqua Yaqui tribe. At this event, 
more than 2,000 children will receive gifts and toys; for many of them, 
these will be the only gifts they will receive this holiday season. In 
working all year for this event, Dan organizes the gifts, food, and 
volunteers and is solely responsible for the events' tremendous 
success. In addition, Dan organizes, packs, and personally distributes 
400 fruit baskets to senior citizens.
  Dan's work for the community began at the age of 9 when he walked 
various precincts for candidates who pledged to help the disadvantaged 
residents of south Tucson. At age 24, Dan was elected to the South 
Tucson city Council and 2 years later, he was elected mayor of South 
Tucson. He held the distinction for many years of being the youngest 
mayor ever elected in the State of Arizona. He served his constituents 
well and continued as mayor for 20 years.
  In 1988, he expanded his services to all of Pima County, becoming a 
member of the Pima County Board of supervisors. He continues to serve 
in that capacity today.
  In his capacity as an elected official and as a private citizen, Dan 
has always been the voice of those in need, and he has tirelessly 
worked to extend to all members of our society the opportunities to 
succeed. To this end, Dan has been a strong advocate of small business 
and the free enterprise system. He has also supported and endorsed 
worker protection and unions.
  Dan has served on many boards and commissions with distinction. His 
awards and community recognitions span 41 years and are from almost 
every group that works or serves the south side of Tucson.
  Dan W. Eckstrom is a citizen of merit for his community, his State, 
and his country. I applaud his energy, and I ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing one of our most devoted and admirable citizens, Mr. 
Dan W. Eckstrom.

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