[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ALEX K. ``BUD'' GEREN

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues an extraordinary man, who will be honored by family and 
friends on November 20th as he celebrates his retirement from the Santa 
Barbara Metropolitan Transportation Department and Spirit of '76 
Association.
  Alex K. ``Bud'' Geren faithfully served the Santa Barbara 
Metropolitan Transportation Department for twenty-five years. Bud also 
served as coordinator, recruiter, and volunteer driver for MTD buses on 
the Fourth of July. For Bud's dedication to safely transporting members 
of the community each year after the Fourth of July fireworks, he 
earned the title ``Mr. Fourth of July.'' Too often, people who work in 
the public transportation community are not given proper credit for the 
service they provide. Without the leadership and service of people like 
Bud, our quality of life would be diminished.
  Bud also served the community on the Board of Directors for the 
Sparkle and Traditions Committee. In addition, Bud was co-founder of 
the Santa Barbara Family Fourth Coordinating Committee. I believe that 
his dedicated service in these organizations earned the sincere 
appreciation and admiration of the people of Santa Barbara County.
  Mr. Speaker, Bud has made immeasurable contributions to his 
community. I am truly honored to represent Mr. Geren in Congress. I 
send my most heartfelt appreciation for his hard work and dedicated 
service.

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