[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E310-E311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO FRED STARRH

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                         HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 1999

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I want to join my friends in Kern County who 
share a mutual goal of improving educational opportunities in our 
schools, as we honor one of our finest friends, Fred Starrh, a man 
devoted to helping his neighbors, a man always willing to do the hard 
work, a man who pride in his country is visible to everyone he meets. 
Tonight we honor one aspect of this man's accomplishment--his 
achievements and commitment to thousands of Kern County high school 
students during his tenure as a trustee of the Kern High School 
District.
  As a trustee and Past President, Fred Starrh has devoted a tremendous 
amount of time and effort to preparing Kern County's children for their 
future. Those who have worked with Fred know he puts his all into every 
project he takes on. His service on the

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Board of Trustees is a testament to his character and devotion to all 
the families in Kern County who have sent their children to Kern high 
schools. Fred Starrh served us all well by watching over the myriad 
issues that come before those entrusted with the management of the 
education provided to our kids during the critically important four 
years of high school study.
  I know people from all over the United States who rely on Fred 
Starrh's advice and counsel. Fred has friends everywhere, and years of 
working together make me honored to be included among them. Few people 
are as dedicated and as much fun to work with as we all know Fred 
Starrh to be.

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