[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MR. GEORGE COUCH

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend George 
Couch for his tremendous commitment to education in general, and to the 
Latino youth of my district in particular. This coming Saturday, May 7, 
2005, the San Benito County Mexican-American Committee on Education 
(MACE) will recognize George for his tremendous help in making 
educational opportunities available to young people in San Benito 
County.
  George graduated from Stanford University and followed that up with 
an MBA from Harvard. He has used this education and his business smarts 
to build several successful companies in the Monterey Bay Area. These 
include Triad Broadcasting Company in Monterey which operates 49 
broadcast radio properties nationwide, and Couch Distributing Company 
in Watsonville which has retail beverage customers throughout the 
region.
  George is a lion of a man who cares deeply about righting wrongs. He 
does not seek out the limelight, but rather looks for quiet ways to 
make a big impact. That theme of making an impact and getting results 
underpins all of his community and philanthropic work. George serves as 
a Trustee of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 
Foundation; trustee of the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public 
Policy; member of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of 
Santa Cruz County; member of the Governing Board of Cabrillo College in 
Aptos; member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California; 
and member of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz county Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
  George Couch's work with MACE certainly follows this pattern of 
service. As an organization, MACE offers scholarships to Latino youth 
in San Benito County to further their education beyond high school. 
Over the years MACE has helped dozens of San Benito County students 
achieve their goals. The financial and moral support offered by MACE 
has been instrumental in their success. This achievement is in no small 
part due to the efforts of George Couch whose steadfast support and 
guidance of MACE over the last 19 years has played a central role.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak for the whole House when I 
congratulate Mr. Couch on this well deserved recognition. His service 
stands as a beacon to others. I am pleased to have this opportunity to 
honor Mr. Couch and express the gratitude of MACE and the broader 
community for the results that flow from his selfless leadership.

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