[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 152 (Monday, December 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2168]
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                    HONORING ARTHUR ``PAUL'' BAXTER

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2000

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Arthur ``Paul'' Baxter 
on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Modesto on December 
28, 2000.
  Paul is a quiet man who has worked tirelessly for the city for 12 
years. His strong ability to build consensus and bring collaboration 
has made him not only an asset, but often, a necessity. His work with 
city council committees and citizen advisory groups has been 
invaluable. During Paul's tenure at the City, I have had the privilege 
of working with him on many projects. I, along with those he has 
served, will sorely miss him.
  Some of his many accomplishments include his leadership and direction 
in the Joint City/County Administration Building, his work with the 
development and completion of a Joint Emergency Dispatch Center, and 
his dedication and commitment to the Tuolumne River Regional Park 
Master Plan.
  Above all, Paul is a devoted father, son and brother. He is a 
thoughtful and generous neighbor and friend. An avid gardener, he 
shares his abundant supply of flowers, including his famous sweet peas, 
with his neighbors and coworkers. He is an alumnus of Stanford 
University and has remained active in fundraising efforts and community 
programs since 1996.
  Beyond his 12 years of dedication and commitment to the City of 
Modesto, he has quietly and generously supported and volunteered for 
causes such as the library sales tax and the Performing Arts Center.
  Paul exemplifies a good man. He is kind, generous, decent and caring 
not only to his family, but to his neighbors, his friends, his 
coworkers and his community. Because of Paul's association in Modesto, 
our community is a much better place.
  It is a privilege to call him friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Paul 
Baxter.

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