[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 83 (Thursday, June 20, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RETIREMENT OF DR. JAMES LARE, OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, On the occasion of his retirement, 
I would like to take a moment to reflect on the outstanding 
accomplishments of Dr. James Lare during his tenure as a professor at 
Occidental College.
  Dr. Lare's commitment to Occidental College goes back more than 50 
years, when he was an undergraduate student at the college. In 1962, he 
became a faculty member and has now served the college for 40 years. 
Many of Dr. Lare's colleagues can attest to his extraordinary years of 
service and contributions to the college and its students.
  An expert in American government, European comparative politics, 
public administration, urban politics and public policy, Dr. Lare has 
served as a mentor and inspiration to his students, many of whom have 
flourished on Capitol Hill and in local government. His work on many 
different projects and on many different committees has strengthened 
the school and has touched the lives of his colleagues and students.
  In addition to his professional career, Dr. Lare is a model community 
leader. He is a member of many diverse organizations, including CORO 
Associates, the Public Affairs Internship Support Group; the Sierra 
Club; the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and he serves as Treasurer 
of the California Center for Education in Public Affairs, Inc. Dr. Lare 
also served our Nation in the United States Army Reserve.
  Mr. President, it is clear that Dr. Lare has been an outstanding 
teacher and is an exceptional citizen who has enhanced the lives of 
those privileged to cross his path. I extend my very best wishes to him 
as he begins his much deserved retirement.

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