[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2217-E2218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO HENRY KUIPER

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary 
service and dedication of a constituent in my district, Mr. Henry 
``Hank'' Kuiper of El Centro, CA. Hank is a devoted member of this 
community serving the city of El Centro for the past 12 years, 3 of 
these as mayor. He is soon retiring and I would like to take a moment 
to commend his dedicated service in local government and community 
programs.
  Hank's involvement and accomplishments extend well beyond his 12 year 
tenure with the city council. Aside from being a member of the small 
business community, he also served as a member of the Joint Powers 
Insurance Authority, Air Pollution Control Board, Citizens Advisory 
Committee--Centinela State Prison, Border Trade Alliance, Free Trade 
Commission, and was appointed by Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt to 
the Colorado River Flood Way Task Force.
  Hank is a symbol of commitment and dedication to his fellow citizens 
and community. He has pledged a great share of his life to the service 
of others and he has surely made El Centro a better place to live. 
Today, let us honor him for his unwavering contributions. Mr. Hank 
Kuiper is well deserving and I wish him great happiness in his future 
endeavors.

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