[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
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                        IN HONOR OF THOMAS REEFE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Thomas Q. Reefe, whose 
lifelong dedication to the Santa Cruz community consists of over 35 
years of volunteerism and leadership with local organizations. Tom will 
be retiring from his current position as Executive Director of 
Leadership Santa Cruz County where he has diligently worked to advance 
the interests of the organization for the betterment of the community 
for over 13 years.
  Tom first became involved in local politics while attending UC 
Berkeley in the 1960's. He was soon recognized by many as a community 
organizer and anti-war activist. His education was interrupted by 
military service while he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. After a 
distinguished tour, Tom returned to receive his PhD in African History 
in 1974. Following the receipt of his degree, Torn taught History at 
the University of North Carolina. After a fruitful career as a 
professor, Tom accepted a position at the University of California 
Santa Cruz as Director of Career Services where he worked until 1993.
  Beyond his extensive professional experience, Tom has been an 
integral part of the local Santa Cruz community as well. A member of 
the first graduating class of Leadership Santa Cruz in 1986, Tom has 
remained loyal to the organization since its inception. Due to his 
innovative and sustainable proposals, Leadership Santa Cruz has 
blossomed into a much relied upon organization within our community. 
Under his tutelage, over 600 members of our community, including 
members of my district staff, have been guided through an extensive 
course intended to outline the various facets that make up Santa Cruz 
County.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Tom on his much deserved 
retirement and thank him for his contribution to our society. Tom has 
continuously gone above and beyond the roles bestowed upon him and has 
left in his wake a legacy of community leadership. I wish him all the 
best in his retirement.

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