[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E213]
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                      TRIBUTE TO GLENN ALBERT WARD

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2001

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor Glenn Albert Ward, an 
outstanding citizen and dedicated community leader who passed away on 
January 11, 2001, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Lee, his 
son John Ward, his brother Jerri, as well as grandchildren and 
stepchildren.
  Mr. Ward was born in Kansas City, Kansas but moved to California soon 
after, making San Mateo County, California his home for more than 35 
years.
  He began his career at American Associated Indemnity Insurance 
Company before becoming manager at Owl-Rexall Drug Company in San 
Francisco. He later spent a number of years with Metcalfe Rexall 
Pharmacy in San Carlos. He was also an active member of the public 
sector. Prior to retiring, he was a financial officer for the San Mateo 
County Probation Department. Mr. Ward enriched the lives of countless 
people as an understanding and fair superior. With his intelligence, 
common sense, warmth, and wisdom, he earned the love and respect of 
those who crossed his path. His deep regard for public service was 
passed on to his son John, who served with distinction as a member of 
the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. To this day, I am proud to 
have served as a colleague of John's on the Board.
  Glenn Ward was known to be a world traveler and a passionate aviator. 
He traveled across the United States countless times. His passion 
extended to numerous community activities. He was a dedicated volunteer 
at Messiah Lutheran Church in Santa Cruz and a ``founding father'' of 
the Vista de Lago Homeowners Association in Scotts Valley. For more 
than half a century, he was involved with the Masonic Order, San Carlos 
Lodge, and Santa Cruz Lodge.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
noble man who helped make our nation what it is today and to most 
especially extend to his son John our abiding sympathy. Together, they 
were one of the most devoted and admired father-son teams I've ever 
known.

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