[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 112 (Tuesday, August 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1731]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO MANUEL A. ESQUIBEL

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                         HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 3, 1999

  Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Manuel A. Esquibel, who is retiring this month from his position as 
City Manager of Selma, California. He has dedicated his life to 
improving the quality of life for Selma residents.
  Mr. Esquibel was born and raised in Colorado, and earned a degree 
from the University of Southern Colorado. He has served in local 
government for over 25 years, holding the positions of Assistant City 
Manager of Pueblo, Colorado, and later City Manager of Lindsborg, 
Kansas.
  In 1990, Mr. Esquibel began his current position as City Manager of 
Selma, California. During his tenure in Selma, he has developed an 
effective community team approach and a motivational management style, 
generating excellence among city staff members.
  Mr. Esquibel has been a leader in promoting economic development in 
Selma, participating in the ``Team Selma'' program, which led to the 
creation of over 3,500 new jobs. During his term as City Manager, Selma 
has received regional, state, and national recognition in the promotion 
of economic development. Mr. Esquibel played a critical role in 
planning President Clinton's successful visit to Selma in 1995.
  Mr. Esquibel's tremendous dedication to Selma is surpassed only by 
his dedication to his family. He and his wife, Beverly, have two 
children--Renee and Tony--and four grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating 
Manuel Esquibel for his tireless service and countless contributions to 
the City of Selma. We wish him nothing but the best as he retires from 
a long and successful career in public service.

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