[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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                   TRIBUTE TO FORMER MAYOR BOB NOLAN

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep regret 
that I rise to pay tribute to the former Mayor of Upland, California 
Bob Nolan. On April 24th of this year, Mr. Nolan passed away, leaving 
the community he served to grief the loss of a dear friend.
  The circumstances surrounding Mr. Nolan's death, while unfortunate, 
speak highly of his dedication to the community he loved. Mr. Nolan had 
traveled here from Upland, California to serve as San Bernardino 
County's representative to the National Association of Housing and 
Redevelopment Officials Conference. Shortly after arriving, Mr. Nolan 
was hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy. Postoperative 
complications arose, and Mr. Nolan never left the hospital.
  Mr. Nolan served his community in many ways. Shortly after graduating 
from Upland College in 1959, he was hired to teach sixth grade at 
Sierra Visa Elementary School in Upland. In 1966, he became an 
assistant principal and was named principal the following year. When he 
retired in 1988, former students and parents spoke highly of his stern, 
but well-respected nature.
  His reputation as an outstanding teacher and principal served as a 
springboard to a successful election to the Upland City Council in 
1984. Always putting the interests of the city first, he worked 
tirelessly on every action warranting the Council's attention. As a 
result, it was not surprising when he was chosen to serve as the City's 
Mayor in 1988. For three terms, his tenacity and competitive spirit 
inspired both residents and city staff to tackle everything from 
increasing Metrolink ridership to the development of a Senior Center.
  Even upon his retirement from the City Council, Mr. Nolan's love for 
Upland could not be extinguished. He continued to fight for 
transportation issues and served on numerous regional boards. His 
commitment to his community was matched only by his devotion to his 
family. His wife, Nadine, his son, Jeff, and his granddaughter, 
Lindsey, will most certainly experience a void that was once filled by 
a loving personality.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this 107th Congress celebrate the life and 
contributions of Bob Nolan.

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