[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF RON PACKARD AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL 
                 GLORIA McCLELLAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share some news about our former 
colleague Ron Packard. On October 30, President Bush signed into law 
H.R. 4794, which designated the United States Postal Service located at 
1895 Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, as the Ronald C. Packard 
Post Office Building. I believe that naming this post office in honor 
of Mr. Packard's service and leadership is a fitting tribute to a 
dedicated public servant.
  The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has joined the 
President and Congress in recognizing Ron's career by awarding Mr. 
Packard the first annual Gloria McClellan Public Service Award. The 
award, which will be presented annually, honors the local elected 
leader that best exemplifies Gloria McClellan's commitment and 
dedication to service. As the Mayor of my hometown, I can personally 
attest to the contributions Gloria McClellan has made to the community 
and the San Diego region.
  The San Diego Association of Governments serves as a forum for 
decisionmaking on transportation, land use, the economy, environment, 
and criminal justice. Earlier this year the SANDAG Board of Directors, 
composed of mayors, council members, and supervisors from each of the 
San Diego region's 19 local governments, established an award to honor 
the 29-year public service legacy of Vista Mayor Gloria McClellan.
  With over 30 years of public service, Mr. Packard was the perfect 
candidate to receive the Gloria McClellan Public Service Award. Ron 
Packard has been active in local civic and business affairs and his 
leadership brought him to the forefront of regional issues. Ron 
Packard's legacy as a public servant is characterized by hard work, 
honesty, leadership and patriotism.
  Representative Packard began his public service in the United States 
Navy, which he entered upon graduation from dental school in 1957. Ron 
was elected to his first public post in 1962 and held various local 
government positions until he was elected to Congress on November 2, 
1982. During Ron's 18 years on Capitol Hill he always made it a 
priority to support local projects that were important to his 
constituents.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend SANDAG for establishing this award to honor 
Mayor Gloria McClellan's public service. I also join SANDAG in 
congratulating my friend, Ron Packard, for his faithful public service 
to the people of California and on winning this prestigious award.

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