[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2003]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JUDGE MANUEL REAL

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, California's 43d Congressional District has 
been extremely fortunate to have many dedicated citizens who have been 
willing to contribute their time and talents to help make our community 
an exceptionally good place in which to live and work. One of the most 
dedicated and active of these citizens has been Judge Manuel Real.
  Manuel Real is a U.S. district judge for the Central District of 
California, a position he has held since being appointed by then-
President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. On Friday, October 10, 1997, I will 
be honored to participate in the opening of a new elementary school in 
Mead Valley, CA named in honor of Judge Real for is many years of 
service to the great State of California.
  Judge Real first began his distinguished legal career as an assistant 
U.S. attorney. He left for a short time to enter into private practice 
before rejoining U.S. Attorney's office until he was appointed a U.S. 
district judge. During his tenure with the central district court, 
Judge Real served as the chief judge of the court from 1982-1993.
  The students of the new Manuel Real Elementary School should strive 
to emulate the accomplishments of their school's namesake as well as 
his dedication to improving the community and its overall quality of 
life. On behalf of the citizens of the 43d Congressional District, I 
want to add to this tribute my congratulations, and to wish Manuel, his 
wife Stella, and their four children best wishes for a happy and 
productive future.

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