[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. ANDREW SHEPARD

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                         HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2003

  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute today to Mr. 
Andrew Shepard, a lifelong California resident and dedicated community 
banker.
  Last fall, Andrew Shepard retired after more than 53 years with 
Exchange Bank and Doyle Trust in Santa Rosa, California. In 1949, he 
joined Exchange Bank as a teller, receiving continual promotions 
through years of dedication and hard work. He served as Chief Executive 
Officer from 1969 until 1991, presiding over tremendous growth at the 
Bank and increasing its asset size more than 800 percent. In 1991, Mr. 
Shepard was named Chairman of the Board.
  In addition to his duties at Exchange Bank and Doyle Trust, Mr. 
Shepard has been an active leader in the banking industry. He served as 
President of the California Bankers Association and has held many 
positions with the American Bankers Association, including service on 
the Board of Directors and as Treasurer. Mr. Shepard is also a Past 
Chairman of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Advisory Board.
  He has received many honors in recognition of his leadership. In 
1999, he was inducted into the Pacific Coast Banking School Hall of 
Fame, an elite group of 18 graduates of the School. In 1999, he 
received the California Human Development Corporation Aztec Award. For 
3 years in a row (1986, 1987, and 1988), he was recognized by his peers 
and awarded the CEO--A Best Managed Independent Bank in Northern 
California honor.
  One of Mr. Shepard's proudest achievements has been the support of 
Santa Rosa Junior College students. Since 1969, Exchange Bank and Doyle 
Trust have sponsored the education of countless students with donations 
of approximately $47 million in scholarship funds. In 1993, Santa Rosa 
Junior College recognized Mr. Shepard's dedication to the school and 
presented him with the President's Medallion. Mr. Shepard has also 
served as the Chairman of the Santa Rosa United Way, a member of the 
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Economic Advisory Committee, and a 
founding member of the Sonoma County Community Foundation. An 
enthusiastic outdoorsman, he has served as the CEO of Elktrout, Inc., 
for more than 2 decades and is the Past Chairman of the Ladies 
Professional Golf Association.
  Any tribute to Mr. Shepard would be incomplete without mentioning his 
service to our country. During World War II, Mr. Shepard enlisted in 
the U.S. Army and served with the 100th Infantry Division from 1943 to 
1946. As a First Mortar Gunner, he saw combat in Europe and was awarded 
the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Upon his discharge, Mr. Shepard began 
his education at Stanford University, receiving a B.A. with Distinction 
in Economics in 1949. Later he graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking 
School and the Advanced Management College at Stanford University.
  Throughout his career, Andrew Shepard has been a dedicated advocate 
for his company, the banking industry at large, and his community. I 
thank him for his service, and send my best wishes on a wonderful 
retirement to him and his lovely wife, Mardi.

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