[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
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    HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCILMEMBER GARRY 
                                LOEFFLER

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2003

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize San Leandro City 
Councilmember Garry Loeffler on his retirement after 8 years of 
distinguished service on the Council and a lifetime of leadership in 
the San Leandro Unified School District.
  First elected to the City Council in 1994, Loeffler has served on 
many committees dedicated to improving the city, including Disaster 
Council, Rules and Communications, School Liaison, Finance, Human 
Relations, and Facilities.
  He is a strong supporter of the Seniors Commission, and a founding 
member of the San Leandro Collaborative for Families and Youth. Beyond 
the Council, Loeffler is active on regional groups including the 
Association of Bay Area Governments and the League of California 
Cities.
  Dedicated to education, Loeffler was Principal or Vice-Principal of 
six of San Leandro's eight elementary schools during his 33-year career 
in education. Prior to his teaching career, he served active duty in 
the Army from 1963 until 1965. He remained in the Army Reserves until 
1983, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel.
  I am honored to congratulate Garry Loeffler on his retirement. The 
City of San Leandro is a better place today thanks to his years of 
dedicated service.

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