[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 21, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO JACK MERELMAN

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 1996

  Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jack 
Merelman. Mr. Merelman is retiring from his position as director of 
Federal Research Membership Services to the California Counties 
Foundation.
  Jack Merelman was raised in our Nation's capital, served in the U.S. 
Army and attended the University of Maryland for his bachelor and law 
degrees. He embarked on his public service career in 1953 when he 
joined the staff of the Organization of City Attorneys. In 1958, he 
became the general counsel for the National Association of Counties.
  Mr. Merelman has participated in the development of major program 
policies in Sacramento and Washington, DC. He was legal counsel for the 
County Supervisors Association of California and the director of 
legislation for the National Association of Counties in Washington, DC. 
The California State Association of Counties engaged his service as 
both executive director and Washington representative, through which he 
received the California State Association of Counties President's 
Award.
  Jack Merelman is closing a career of public service that spans five 
decades. His many accomplishments are to be commended, and best wishes 
extended for a rewarding and gratifying retirement.

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