[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING JACK B. REESE, DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Jack B. Reese, member and Chairman of the Del Norte County Board of 
Supervisors, who is being honored on the occasion of his retirement. 
Mr. Reese was first elected to serve the citizens of Del Norte County 
in 1993. He has been an exceptional public servant throughout his long 
and prestigious career.
  Jack Burle Reese received an Associate of Arts Degree in Police 
Science from Butte College, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice 
from California State University, Sacramento and holds a lifetime 
Teaching Credential. He served the people of California as a Law 
Enforcement Officer for 30 years.
  In twelve years of service as a member of the Del Norte County Board 
of Supervisors, Jack Reese championed many issues to improve the lives 
of his constituents and to bring prosperity to the community. He 
provided leadership for Del Norte County as Chairman of the Northern 
Rural Training & Employment Consortium, as Chairman of the Solid Waste 
Management Authority, as a member of the Regional Air Quality Control 
Board and as Chairman of the Local Transportation Commission. In 
addition, he served on the Del Norte Senior Center Board of Directors 
and the Local Agency Formation Commission.
  Jack was a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army and was a highly 
regarded member of the Crescent City Police Department and the Del 
Norte County Sheriff's Department. He attained management and executive 
certificates from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards as well as 
specialized certification from the State Department of Education and 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  As a private entrepreneur, he owned and operated Reese Hydro Farms 
for over twenty years. He is a member of the Crescent City Car Club and 
founded the Sea Cruise car event. He is a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, 
an accomplished photographer, an amateur astronomer and a passionate 
karaoke singer.
  Jack Reese is a native of Bellflower, California who has shared his 
life with his wife of 38 years, Kathryn. They have three children, 
Greg, Ryan and Angela and three grandsons.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Jack B. 
Reese for his commitment and dedication to his profession and for his 
service to the people of California.

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