[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2242]
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HONORING WAYNE TANAKA ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF 
                                 JAPAN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend Wayne 
Tanaka on his appointment as the Honorary Consul General of Japan in 
Las Vegas, Nevada. Wayne has been a dedicated public servant throughout 
his career. I am proud that Wayne has been given this high honor by the 
Japanese government.
  Wayne Tanaka started his career as an educator in the Clark County 
School District in 1972. He spent 28 years teaching in the fastest 
growing school district in the country, never losing his commitment to 
excellence or his desire to give every child an education that would 
give them the knowledge and character they need in later life. Wayne 
completed his career as principal of Clark High School in 2001.
  Wayne is now serving as principal of the Andre Agassi Preparatory 
Academy, a charter school dedicated to giving inner-city children the 
resources and education they need to succeed in life. Wayne's own 
personal commitment to these goals have made the Academy a success, and 
an example to schools throughout the country.
  As the new Honorary Consul for Japan, Wayne will be able to give his 
students, not only firsthand knowledge of Japan and the strong 
friendship and economic relationship between it and the United States, 
but also a visible sign of the rewards of leadership, dignity, and 
community commitment. I am proud to call Wayne Tanaka my friend and 
urge the House to join me in honoring him today.

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