[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E738]
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                  SALUTE TO DR. FRANK AND ELSIE WITMAN

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Dr. Frank Witman 
and his wife Elsie for 28 years of outstanding service to the United 
Methodist Church and the community of Simi Valley, CA.
  Dr. Witman, along with his wife Elsie, have dedicated their lives to 
helping others. Ordained in the United Methodist Church in 1957, Dr. 
Witman served in several congregations before being appointed pastor in 
charge of the Simi Valley United Methodist Church in 1969.
  His involvement in the community extends beyond the doors of the 
church. He has been actively involved in Rotary International for over 
35 years and has achieved a perfect attendance record. Dr. Witman has 
been a police chaplain with the Simi Valley Police Department since 
1978 and a volunteer chaplain at the Simi Valley Hospital and Care 
Services since 1983.
  In 1992, Dr. Witman began to coteach a weeklong church administration 
and finance class for students and pastors at the Claremont School of 
Theology. In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Witman was 
uniquely qualified to teach the course because of his role as both a 
member of the board of directors for the United Methodist Federal 
Credit Union and eventually as its chairman.
  After his wife of 44 years, Dr. Witman's second love is his local 
church. He has served his church and community tirelessly for 28 years. 
He is an inspiration to all and I wish he and his wife much happiness 
in their retirement.

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