[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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                      TRIBUTE TO CARLOS J. BADGER

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2002

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carlos J. Badger on 
the occasion for his 100th birthday and to honor him for a lifetime of 
service and community leadership.
  Carlos J. Badger has had a distinguished career as a lawyer and he is 
currently the oldest practicing attorney in Stanislaus County, 
California. His legal career started after he graduated from Stanford 
University Law School. He argued his first case before the United 
States Supreme Court in 1949. His love for the law and concern for his 
clients keeps him still practicing today.
  Carlos J. Badger also distinguished himself as a graduate of the 
United States Naval Academy. He was a classmate with Admiral Hyman 
Rickover when he graduated in 1922. He served honorably until he was 
forced to leave the Navy due to tuberculosis. He reenlisted during 
World War II and passed the California Bar while in the service. He is 
the oldest living veteran in Stanislaus County that served in both 
World Wars.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed and honor and privilege to honor Carlos J. 
Badger for his service to our country and his dedication to the people 
of Stanislaus County. He is a shining example of professionalism in the 
legal profession. His selfless acts and professionalism reflect great 
credit upon himself.
  I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to rise and join 
me in honoring Mr. Carlos J. Badger.

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