[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ALFRED GINSBURG

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Alfred 
``Al'' Ginsburg on his retirement from the Madera County Board of 
Supervisors. Supervisor Ginsburg has served the Board of Supervisors 
for 24 years.
  Al Ginsburg is a native Californian born in Tulare County. The 
Ginsburg family then moved on to Chowchilla where Al attended 
Chowchilla elementary schools and Chowchilla High School. Al then 
graduated from Fresno State College, now known as California State 
University, Fresno, with a degree in business administration. From 1948 
to 1950 Al owned and operated a family shoe store, but in 1950 he 
became a full time farmer, this was before his interest in government 
brought him into the political arena.
  Al Ginsburg has served the people of Madera County in many 
capacities, serving as an elected leader and devoting his time to 
community service. Al served as a member of the Chowchilla city council 
for 16 years, several times during the 16 years, he held the position 
of Mayor. He also served on the Chowchilla High School Board for 10 
years and served as a member of the Madera County Civil Service 
Commission for 12 years. Al was also a member of the Local Agency 
Formation Commission and the Local Transportation Commission and 
Authority.
  During his time on the Madera County Board of Supervisors, Al has 
taken on numerous tasks. Al served as a member of the County 
Supervisors Association of California, CSAC, and presently serves as a 
member of the Board of Directors. Al is a current member of the CSAC 
Public Finance and Operations Policy Committee. He has also been a 
member of the Regional Council of Rural Counties Board of Directors. A 
resident of Madera County for 67 years, Al Ginsburg is in his sixth 
term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Al Ginsburg on the 
occasion of his retirement from the Madera County Board of Supervisors. 
Al Ginsburg leaves behind a proud legacy of community service. I urge 
my colleagues to join me in wishing Al Ginsburg many years of continued 
success.

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