[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1157-E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TOM STEARNS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Tom 
Stearns for his faithful dedication to improving the lives of others. 
Mr. Stearns died in a Missoula, Montana hospital on Sunday, May 27, 
2001 after suffering a major heart attack.
  Tom had an extensive career in public service. Mr. Stearns began his 
career as a member of the Clovis City Council in 1983 and was named 
Mayor for two years starting in 1988. In addition to his public 
service, Mr. Stearns was president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, and 
represented the city of Clovis on he

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San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Mr. Stearns also 
served as president of the San Joaquin Division of the League of 
California Cities from 1991-1992. While dedicating much of his time to 
public service and private organizations, Mr. Stearns was employed by 
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. until his retirement in 1993.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Tom Stearns for his dedication to 
improving the lives of others in the local community. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of Mr. Stearns.

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