[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND J. MAPA

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2005

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on January 3, 2006, Raymond J. Mapa, Senior 
Property Manager of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. 
Courthouse in San Francisco, will retire after an extraordinary 41-year 
career in federal service. Ray epitomizes professionalism, community 
outreach and the American Dream.
  Ray came to San Francisco from the Philippines at a young age, and 
was naturalized at the Federal Building and Courthouse he would later 
manage.
  Ray attended the University of San Francisco and, in 1964, began his 
civil service career with the U.S. Post Office Department. After one 
year the General Services Administration's Federal Supply Service 
selected him for a ``trainee'' program in Inventory Management. 
Ultimately, Ray advanced to the position of Director of the Inventory 
Management Division.
  After holding several positions in the Federal Supply Service, Ray 
moved to the field of property management. He left a rich legacy. 
Managing the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 
particularly in the post-September 11 era, presents significant 
challenges. Ray's focus on building security led to close cooperation 
with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Department of Homeland Security and 
local law enforcement. This collaboration contributes to the safety of 
all building tenants and visitors.
  As tenants of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. 
Courthouse, my staff and I appreciate Ray's steadfast commitment to 
customer service. He instilled these high standards in his employees 
and it has resulted in a superior level of customer satisfaction.
  As Ray's career draws to a close, I wish him, his wife Emma, and his 
children Christopher, Penny, Renee and Angela--the best life has to 
offer. Finally, to Raymond's grandchildren, Raymond and Emma, and his 
future grandchildren, I offer my wishes for the brightest of futures, 
guided by the stars of your grandfather's great accomplishments.

                          ____________________