[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF JOHN A. ERTOLA

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a man who is a 
pillar of the San Francisco community. John A. ``Jack'' Ertola is 
receiving an award as ``San Franciscan of the Year'' from the San 
Francisco Forum, and it is an honor that he richly deserves.
  Born in San Francisco's North Beach area, Jack learned the value of 
community service at home. His mother, Marie, was active in community 
groups, and his father, Charlie, became a member of the board of 
supervisors. Jack absorbed these lessons well and has been a longtime 
servant to his country and community.
  As a young man, Jack answered the call of duty and served in the U.S. 
Army during World War II. After attending the College of Marin, he 
graduated from Stanford University in 1951. He continued his education 
at the University of San Francisco Law School and earned his juris 
doctor degree in 1954.
  Jack went into the private practice of law. In 1964, he was appointed 
to the San Francisco board of Supervisors. He became president of the 
board of supervisors in 1968.
  When he left the board of supervisors in 1970, he became a Superior 
Court Judge. In this capacity he served the people of San Francisco 
honorably for 20 years. In 1987, he was selected as Judge of the Year 
by the San Francisco Trial Attorneys. Jack has been a member of the 
California Veterans' Board and was counsel to the board president of 
the San Francisco Fire Commission. He has also served on the University 
of San Francisco Law School Board and the Lawyers' Club Board of 
Directors.
  Outside of his government and professional activities, Jack has been 
an active member of the community. He served on the board of directors 
of the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Association and as president of the 
Golden Gate Neighborhood and Settlement House Association. He won the 
Jane Addams Award for community service on the 50th anniversity of the 
Settlement House movement. He has been a member of the North Beach 
Lions, the Columbus Civic Club, Easter Seals, and the Lincoln Park 
Neighborhood Association. He also served as chair of the California 
Boys State Program.
  Jack is married to Shirley Clark Ertola and has a son, Chad, and a 
daughter, Jill. His children are both married and have given him four 
delightful grandchildren.
  Jack Ertola is an upstanding citizen of San Francisco, and his life 
of civic engagement is an example to us all. I commend him on his 
distinguished career and congratulate him on this award.

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