[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     THE RETIREMENT OF CHUCK SMITH

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning 
to recognize a very good friend of mine, Mr. Chuck Smith, a retiring 
member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors--and a man whose heart 
is dedicated to the community of Orange County.
  In 1978, Mr. Smith was on the Westminster Planning Commission, and 
served during a time of great business expansion in Orange County. He 
played an instrumental role in building the Little Saigon District. 
Between 1984 and 1996, Mr. Smith served on the Westminster City Council 
and was elected Mayor for four 2-year terms.
  In addition to serving the local city, Mr. Smith serves the Orange 
County community at large. In 1998 and in 2000, he was also elected to 
serve as chairman of the board of supervisors by his colleagues.
  Mr. Smith recognizes the needs of the community. Loyal to public 
transportation efforts, he served as chairman of the Orange County 
Transportation Authority, and continues to represent the following 
agencies: The Southern California Regional Railroad Authority, and the 
Southern California Regional Airport Authority, dedicated to making 
transportation safe and reliable to all of Orange County.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chuck Smith will be missed by countless individuals 
whose lives he touched with his boundless enthusiasm and passion for 
helping others. I wish to recognize his accomplishments and 
contribution, and I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.




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