[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1363]
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TRIBUTE TO GEORGE A. MANESS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CALIFORNIA VETERANS 
                                 BOARD

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to George A. 
Maness for his dedicated service to the California Veterans Board. The 
seven-member Board advises the Governor, Legislature and Department of 
Veterans Affairs on veterans issues.
  George A. Maness retired in 1982 after 23 years as a teacher, 
R.O.T.C. instructor and administrator with the Tulare Joint Union High 
School District. He served as a noncommissioned officer in the United 
States Air Force from 1950 to 1958; both in active and reserve duty. 
Mr. Maness obtained a bachelor's degree in 1958 from Western State 
College in Colorado and a master's degree in 1976 from Clayton 
University in Missouri.
  George Maness is a member of several professional and community 
organizations, including the American Legion, AMVets, the Air Force 
Sergeants Association, Lions Club, Elks Club and Salvation Army 
Advisory Board.
  Mr. Maness is a dedicated member of the Republican Party and was the 
Co-chairman of Veterans for Pete Wilson campaign for Governor of 
California. He also served as Co-chairman for California Veterans for 
Bush-Quayle in 1992.
  George Maness was re-appointed to the California Veterans Board in 
1994 by Governor Pete Wilson. Mr. Maness was confirmed by the 
California State Senate and served until January 1998. The California 
Veterans Board advises the Governor, Legislator and the California 
Department of Veterans Affairs. George Maness provided great insight 
and guidance to the board and was an influential advocate for veterans 
issues.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay tribute to George Maness for his dedicated 
service to the California Veterans Board and the California Department 
of Veterans Affairs. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing George 
Maness many more years of success.

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