[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO LT. HAZEL WHITE, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2000

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor California Department of 
Corrections Lieutenant Hazel White, who will be retiring on October 31, 
2000, having completed 35 years of state service.
  Lieutenant White began her career with the Department of Corrections 
in 1965.
  As Camp Commander at Camp Prado, CC #28, she represents the 
institution with professionalism and distinction, serving as mentor, 
role model, and example.
  Her diligence in handling matters has been an incentive for the staff 
at Camp Prado and staff from other camps to follow in her footsteps by 
utilizing professionalism in dealing with all issues. She has been 
sensitive to issues involving other CDC staff, the inmates and their 
families. Hazel reminds all who work with her of the importance of 
working together as a team, by her own diligence and actions.
  Throughout the course of her distinguished career, Hazel has been 
assigned numerous special tasks and projects, including Rape and 
Assault prevention, and auditing various institutions. Her peers and 
supervisors have commented often on her enthusiasm and self-motivation.
  Her continuous rating of outstanding in performance reports, and 
numerous awards and commendations issued to her from her superiors 
speak for themselves regarding her achievements throughout the years, 
not only as Camp Commander and Lieutenant but as officer and sergeant.
  A devoted wife to Charlie White, a retired CDF Fire Captain, Hazel 
has three adult daughters, and she is also a devoted grandmother. She 
has been very giving to the community, participating in local youth 
sporting activities.
  People comment on her quick laugh, her sense of humor, and her 
persistent optimism about the world.
  In short, she is a model of excellence we can all follow, at work and 
in our community. It is my hope that she enjoys a productive, happy, 
and long retirement. I wish her all of our hopes, all of our thoughts, 
all of our good prayers, as she embarks upon this new period in her 
life.

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