[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2147]
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                       IN RECOGNITION OF PAT PAUL

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 6, 2004

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Stanislaus County 
Supervisor Pat Paul, as she will be retiring on January 1, 2005, as 
Supervisor of District 1 of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.
  Pat Paul was born and raised in Washington, DC. In 1965 she obtained 
her bachelor of science degree from East Carolina University in 
Greenville, North Carolina, and began teaching at John F. Kennedy High 
School in Rockville, Maryland. She continued her education at Adelphi 
University, Long Island, New York, earning her masters degree in 1972. 
Just 4 years later she obtained her administration credential from 
California State University, Stanislaus. In 1975 Pat arrived in 
Stanislaus County, California and in the years following she taught at 
Oakdale High School, Modesto City Schools, Modesto Junior College and 
Beyer High School.
  Supervisor Pat Paul began her career in public service as a member of 
the Oakdale City Council in 1980 and served as vice-mayor for the city 
in 1982. Then in 1989, Pat Paul became the first woman ever to be 
elected to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. She served as 
chair of the board in 1992, 1996 and 2001.
  Supervisor Paul's exceptional leadership and commitment to the 
community has been recognized on many occasions throughout her career, 
as she has received numerous awards for her outstanding service. Over 
the years Pat has been honored with the Department of Defense Teacher 
of the Year Award, the Outstanding Woman of Stanislaus County Award, 
the Soroptimist International Women Helping Women Award and many 
others. In addition, Pat has also served on various commissions and 
boards including the Stanislaus County's Children and Families First 
Commission, the California State Workforce Investment Board, and the 
San Joaquin Valley Water Coalition and Executive Board.
  It is my honor and privilege to join the community in recognizing 
Supervisor Pat Paul for her extensive dedicated service to the citizens 
of Stanislaus County. Throughout her career, she has distinguished 
herself as a leader, educator, and member of the community. I am 
delighted to congratulate Supervisor Pat Paul upon her retirement and 
thank her for her outstanding service to Stanislaus County.

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