[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E397]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BOB JENNINGS

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a man who has 
had a tremendous positive effect on the political landscape of 
California for more than 30 years. For the past three years Bob 
Jennings has been my District Director. I could not have chosen a 
better person to fill this role as I sought to lay a solid foundation 
for my Congressional career. Bob's knowledge and guidance has made all 
the difference in helping establish an effective office that meets the 
needs of my constituents and anticipates opportunities to improve the 
quality of life for residents in my area.
  Bob is no stranger to the San Joaquin Valley and its many challenges. 
He started his career as a District Director for former Rep. Bob 
Mathias in 1969. He served in that position until 1975. He went on to 
form California Data Marketing with then Assemblyman Bill Jones. The 
two formed a unique friendship and partnership in business and politics 
that endured through Jones' career as a State Senator and eventually as 
California's Secretary of State. Bob served as Chief Assistant 
Secretary and later Undersecretary of State for Bill and was 
instrumental in establishing the Golden State Museum in Sacramento.
  During his time on my staff, Bob spearheaded efforts at the district 
level to address a wide range of issues through community summits and 
workshops, including the shortage of health care workers and 
professionals; affordable housing needs; leading the charge for a 
Congressional Research Service study on the 8-county area of the Valley 
and most notably, fostering a greater sense of unity and cooperation 
among federal and state district staffs across party lines.
  For more than five decades, his quiet leadership and vision have made 
an indelible mark on the communities he has served. His guidance and 
mentorship of my staff will pay immeasurable dividends far into the 
future.
  As he ends his career at the end of March, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in wishing him all the best in a well-deserved retirement, and 
in offering up many thanks for his hard work and dedicated service over 
so many years. Thank you, Bob.

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