[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
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                     SALUTE TO ORVENE S. CARPENTER

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 1997

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to salute Orvene S. Carpenter 
for many years of outstanding service to his community on the occasion 
of his retirement.
  Orvene Carpenter began his public service over 50 years ago in the 
city of Port Hueneme when he was appointed postal clerk. He was later 
elected to the city council and served for 30 years, becoming the 
longest tenured councilmember in the history of the city of Port 
Hueneme. He was elected mayor in 1990.
  I have had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Carpenter for many 
years. During that time he has been responsible for numerous 
accomplishments and outstanding progress in the city of Port Hueneme. 
He will be missed greatly in both the government and civic arenas in 
which he was so active.
  His innumerable contributions will serve as a legacy to his years of 
dedication. I want to congratulate him and wish him the very best in 
his retirement.

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