[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 150 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING JAN C. MENNIG

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jan C. Mennig for 
his extensive career in public service. Mr. Mennig has decided to 
retire after serving in many capacities in the public and private 
sectors.
  Mennig has a notable educational background. He graduated with honors 
from the University of Southern California with a degree in Public 
Administration. He went on to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. He also 
completed many advanced courses while a Colonel in the United States 
Army Reserve. Mennig is a U.S. Army Certified Logistician and received 
an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from August Vollmer University.
  While living in Southern California, Mr. Mennig served as Assistant 
Chief and Chief of Police in the Culver City Police Department for over 
twenty years. While in Culver City, he served on many boards, including 
the Executive Committee for the California Police Chiefs Association 
and the Los Angeles County Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board. 
Mennig also served as President of the Culver City Lions Club and 
Chairman of the Board of Culver Palms Family YMCA.
  In 1987, Mennig retired from the Culver City Police Department and 
the U.S. Army Reserve and moved to Mariposa, California. Since 
relocating to Mariposa, Mr. Mennig has served in many positions, 
including President of the Mariposa Wine Grape Growers Association and 
as a member of the Mental Health Board of Mariposa County. Mr. Mennig 
retired as the Executive Director of the Mariposa County Chamber of 
Commerce on June 30, 2001.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Jan C. Mennig for his extensive 
career as a public servant. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Jan C. Mennig a happy retirement and continued success.

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