[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E249]
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                      TRIBUTE TO ROBERT D. COCHRAN

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise in tribute to Mr. 
Robert D. Cochran who will retire after more than thirty years of 
public service as a member of the Southgate Recreation and Park 
District Board of Directors in Sacramento, California.
  Mr. Cochran has made an outstanding contribution to the Southgate 
Recreation and Park District. As a dedicated board member, he has 
ensured that this special district operates efficiently and has 
advocated the need for updates to many of its policies and procedures.
  From 1971 until 1974 Mr. Cochran served on the Board of Directors of 
the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. He has 
also been active in the Sacramento Council of Recreation and Park 
Agencies.
  In 1995 Mr. Cochran was recognized as a Distinguished Board Member by 
the California Special Districts Association. He was nominated for that 
honor by the very employees and board members with whom he serves in 
the Southgate Recreation and Park District.
  As a senior board member of an organization which oversees 35 parks 
and millions in assessment dollars, Mr. Cochran's contributions to his 
community have been invaluable. I salute his tireless commitment to 
public service.
  Mr. Cochran's remarkable work has earned him re-election to the 
Southgate Recreation and Park District Board of Directors every term 
since 1970. His staying power is a testament to his efficacy as a 
special district trustee.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Robert D. Cochran every success in all of his future endeavors in 
Banning, California.

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