[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E830]
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    HONORING JOHN JERMANIS, SAN LEANDRO CITY MANAGER EXTRAORDINAIRE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John Jermanis, 
City Manager of San Leandro, California. This year, John is marking 35 
years of outstanding service in municipal government.
  John was born and raised in Berkeley, California. He attended 
Berkeley High School, received his bachelor's degree in business 
administration from San Francisco State University, and has done 
graduate studies in public administration with California State 
University Hayward.
  He began his municipal government service in 1969 as an accountant 
with the city of Livermore. In 1971, John was hired by the city of San 
Leandro as assistant Finance Director and has been with the city for 33 
years. In 1982, he became the City's Finance Director, and in 1977, he 
was appointed by the City Council as City Manager.
  John has a proven track record with the city of San Leandro that is 
hard to beat. His professionalism, intellect, and commitment to the 
city are exemplary. He is focused on making sure San Leandro stays on 
sound fiscal footing and is responsive to the needs of its citizens.
  His colleagues know John Jermanis as City Manager Extraordinaire. 
This is a fitting description of his talent and a tribute to his 
expertise in city management.

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