[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE HON. DENNIS GILLETTE

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to Dennis Gillette, who is 
retiring next month as Executive Assistant to the President for Special 
Projects at California Lutheran University in Thousands Oaks, CA.
  It is his second retirement from his second successful career. In his 
spare time he has managed to hold elective office--he is currently 
Mayor of the City of Thousand Oaks--and support so many non-profit 
organizations that it would be impossible to list them all. He also 
holds a California Teaching Credential and has taught at numerous 
academies, universities and colleges.
  Dennis began his CLU career in 1988, coming on board as Vice 
President for University Development. He also served as Vice President 
for Administrative Services/Treasurer prior to his current position. In 
this post, he is responsible for overseeing several major construction 
and design projects.
  His first career was with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, 
where he rose to the rank of Assistant Sheriff. During his 25 years of 
the Department, he also served on the original Thousand Oaks Police 
Department and was Chief of Police for the cities of Camarillo and 
Thousand Oaks.
  Not surprisingly, Dennis Gillette has been awarded numerous honors 
over the years, including being named ``Man of the Year`` by the Conejo 
Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1987, and the Conejo Valley Historical 
Society's ``Don Triunfo'' in 1992. He has received commendations from 
Optimist International and the Optimist clubs in Thousand Oaks and 
Camarillo. The cities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley, 
Moorpark, and Ventura have honored his commitment to community.
  Dennis' wife, Terry, is an English teacher for the Conejo Valley 
Unified School District. They have two daughters, Kristine and Lisa. In 
1983, the Gillettes were named the Conejo Valley Family of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in wishing Dennis and 
his family the best on the occasion and his second retirement, and 
Godspeed for whatever new endeavors he may decide to undertake.

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