[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. VEE-JAY BRANN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Vee-Jay 
Brann of Hanford, California, on the occasion of his retirement as the 
Kings County Director of Finance.
  With over 30 years of dedicated service to Kings County, Mr. Brann 
has demonstrated quality leadership alongside committed service to the 
residents of his community and the people of California.
  Named after the day on which he was born, VJ Day, Vee-Jay grew up in 
the small Wisconsin town of Algoma. Upon graduation from Wisconsin 
State University Oshkosh with a bachelor's degree in Business 
Administration in 1968, Mr. Brann entered the United States Air Force.
  The great lure of the San Joaquin Valley drew Mr. Brann and he 
settled in Hanford. Mr. Brann continued his career as a Job Training 
Specialist until he became the Assistant Treasurer/Tax Collector for 
Kings County. Working diligently to create a welcoming atmosphere for 
his superior, he as appointed to fill the post of Treasurer/Tax 
Collector upon her retirement in 1985. That same year, Mr. Brann was 
pleasantly surprised with the birth of his son David. In May 2004, Mr. 
Brann resigned his position as Treasurer/Tax Collector to become Kings 
County's first Director of Finance.
  Mr. Brann has served on many professional and social committees and 
boards. However he is most proud of serving as president of the 
California Association of Treasurer/Tax Collectors and being the 
president of the Hanford Rotary Club.
  With all of his accomplishments, Mr. Brann's greatest pride continues 
to be his loving wife and son, his loyal and dedicated staff and his 
many friends and acquaintances.
  While Mr. Brann looks forward to traveling, reading or trying his 
hand at gourmet cooking, the residents of Hanford will always remember 
the charismatic Vee-Jay Brann who served the community to the best of 
his ability.

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