[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
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                        SALUTE TO GRANT BRIMHALL

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to salute a man who has 
dutifully managed the city of Thousand Oaks for 20 years and has served 
the State of California for almost 35 years.
  Today, I would like to recognize Grant Brimhall's commitment to 
public service--his commitment to everything from the arts, to social 
service, to transportation.
  Under Grant's direction, Thousand Oaks boasts some of the busiest 
libraries in the Nation, active teen and senior centers and has 
maintained beautiful nature paths and scenic trails. And under Grant's 
direction, Thousand Oaks has provided affordable housing, and a 
successful business industry for its citizens, with solid and balanced 
economic growth extending into Ventura County.
  Grant Brimhall set a standard--a standard and a philosophy that 
caught on. His example and urgings inspired the community to take 
control of their neighborhoods by getting involved in community 
policing, making Thousand Oaks ranked among the top three cities with 
the lowest crime rate for its size. Thousand Oaks is a place where 
residents have joined together to make their streets safer through 
community policing programs such as a citizens police academy, 
volunteers in policing, and mobilizing a police resource center.
  But Grant Brimhall's contributions go beyond the district lines of 
Thousand Oaks. He also served the city of Glendora for many years as 
city manager and was actively involved in many civic activities as 
well.
  I join many others in honoring Grant, who is the recipient of 
numerous awards from various groups and organizations.
  Again, on the event of his retirement, I am pleased to honor the 
successful career of Grant Brimhall. His leadership and service will be 
missed, but whose years of hard work will continue to benefit the 
citizens of Thousand Oaks, California.

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