[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF RICHARD BEDAL

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 1, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard W. Bedal, a 
dedicated member of the Santa Cruz community, upon his retirement. 
Beginning his commitment to public service in 1970 as a Legal Clerk in 
the Superior Court Clerk's Office, Mr. Bedal has continued to serve the 
county of Santa Cruz for over 30 years. Mr. Bedal will be enjoying his 
retirement in the company of his family and wife, Martha.
  In 1975, Mr. Bedal became a Judge Pro Tem in the Small Claims and 
Traffic Court before accepting the position of Assistant County Clerk 
in 1976. After spending 6 years supervising the Superior Court Clerk's 
Office, Mr. Bedal was elected in 1982 and then re-elected in 1986 and 
1990 to the position of County Clerk-Recorder for the County of Santa 
Cruz. His public service took a new turn in 1994 when he was elected to 
the consolidated office of County Clerk-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax 
Collector, continuing to serve in this office until his retirement this 
year. Though a well deserved retirement, Mr. Bedal's long dedication to 
the county of Santa Cruz will be missed.
  In addition to serving the county of Santa Cruz, Mr. Bedal also has 
been the President of the California Association of County-Treasurers-
Tax Collectors, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz, 
President of the County Recorders' Association of California, and 
President of the Santa Cruz County Employee's Credit Union throughout 
his many years of service to his community. An avid biker, Mr. Bedal 
has also completed the California AIDS ride from San Francisco to Los 
Angeles and once even biked from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara to visit 
his daughter.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Mr. Richard W. Bedal's 
accomplishments and contributions to our community. I am immensely 
grateful for his dedication and I wish him the best of luck in his 
future endeavors.

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