[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO JUNE WALLIN

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 1999

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention today the fine work and outstanding public service of my very 
dear friend, June Wallin. June would have been recognized by a grateful 
community for her many years of volunteer service to the Chaffey 
Community Republican Women, Federated with a tribute in her honor on 
Friday, June 25. Sadly, she passed away Monday night.
  June Wallin was active in local Republican Party politics for nearly 
40 years. Over the years, she showed enormous dedication and gained the 
enduring respect of many people within the Republican Party. Many will 
feel the loss of her spirit and drive in our local party.
  June began her service as member of the San Bernardino County Central 
Committee in 1963, and served five times as its chairman. She joined 
the California Central Committee in 1965 and was awarded the Gold Key 
for service in 1984 and 1986. She was a delegate to every Republican 
convention from 1976 to 1992, and served as a California delegate to 
the Electoral College in 1988. For many people, June Wallin is the 
heart and soul of the party in San Bernardino County.
  June's work and commitment was particularly instrumental to the long-
term success of the Federation of Republican Women, where she served as 
president at the local and state level, as well as on the national 
board of directors.
  Over the years, June has been widely recognized for her contributions 
to our local community. She was a charter member of the San Bernardino 
County Adult Correctional Advisory Council, chairman of the county's 
Commission on the Status of Women, chairman of the Domestic Violence 
Task Force and chairman of the local board for the Selective Service 
System. She was a Grand Juror, an election board trainer and a tutor in 
the literacy program. She has been active with the Upland First United 
Methodist Church and the Assistance League of Upland.
  Always remaining active, June strongly supported her husband, Ray 
Wallin, in his activities as a member of the Masons and Shrine. She put 
in more than 3,000 hours as a volunteer for the San Antonio Community 
Hospital Auxiliary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the tremendous contributions of this remarkable woman. June Wallin made 
a difference in the lives of so many people in our local community and 
I am grateful beyond words for her long and dedicated service.

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