[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 106 (Thursday, September 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1574]
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      IN HONOR OF JOEL ``FRANK'' TOLLER OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of califonria

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
good friend Frank Toller, an extraordinary citizen from my hometown of 
St. Helena, California, who has devoted his life to public service. He 
is being honored today for his contributions to the community.
  In 1997 Frank was elected to serve as mayor of St. Helena, 
California. In that same year he co-founded the law firm of Toiler & 
Novak LLP. He served as mayor until 1999, when he then moved to the 
position of Vice Mayor. He served as Vice Mayor until 2003.
  Frank has been involved in other community activities as well, 
including spending 15 years as a Little League coach. Between 1980-1991 
he was a St. Helena Unified School District Trustee, serving twice as 
board chair. He is also a member of the Community Foundation of the 
Napa Valley and a Rotary Foundation board member. In June 2004, he 
organized the Maria project which provides financial assistance to a 
deserving female Hispanic student who wishes to attend the Engineering 
program at UC Davis.
  A highly regarded member of the Napa Valley community, Frank Toller 
was born in Waseca, Minnesota. Frank Toller received his B.A. in 
Political Science from the University of San Francisco in 1961. In 1968 
he graduated from USF law school. He is a loving father to two 
children, Joel and Chelsea. He is an outdoor enthusiast who loves 
fishing and hiking.
  The St. Helena Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Frank Toller for 
his outstanding contributions to the community, at the 2004 Citizen of 
the Year dinner on Saturday, August 21, 2004.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Frank Toller is a dedicated public 
servant who has made many great contributions to our community. It is 
appropriate that we honor him today.

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