[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
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              TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE RICHARD H. BREINER

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 1997

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my district's 
most dedicated and caring public servants, the Honorable Judge Richard 
H. Breiner. Judge Breiner is being honored for a lifetime of exemplary 
service to his community as presiding judge of the Marin County 
Superior Court for the past 20 years. I was fortunate to have the 
opportunity to join many of his friends, colleagues, and family to 
celebrate his remarkable accomplishments at his retirement party in 
January of this year.
  As an appointed judge to the Marin County Superior Court, Judge 
Breiner earned an excellent reputation, and received the prestigious 
California Judges Association President's Award in 1992. In addition, 
his ongoing commitment to improve the community led him to take leading 
roles in numerous civic and law-related organizations. Since his 
arrival to Marin County in 1975, he has served as trustee of the Big 
Brothers of Marin, as director of the Marin County Drug Abuse Advisory 
Committee, as director of the Women's Foundation Advisory Committee, 
and as founding member and director of the Marin County Park and Open 
Space Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to the Honorable 
Judge Richard H. Breiner and to thank him for his tireless efforts to 
serve his community, both as a judge and as an involved citizen. The 
people of Marin County owe him a great deal of gratitude. I extend my 
hearty congratulations and best wishes to Judge Breiner, his committed 
wife, Dottie, and his two children, Daniel and Deborah, for continued 
success in the years to come.

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