[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 79 (Monday, June 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1200-E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF JACK WAGNER

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 19, 2006

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jack Wagner, the clerk 
of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. This 
week, Jack will retire from a truly distinguished career of public 
service that spanned over thirty years. As his friends, family and 
colleagues gather to celebrate his career, I ask all my colleagues to 
join me in honoring the dedicated service of one of the federal court 
system's long-time public servants.
  Jack began his career of service to the courts in 1972 in Toledo, 
Ohio, with the Lucas County Common Pleas Court. From there he was named 
Clerk of the U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later 
the Clerk of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles. In the summer of 
1990 the judges of the Eastern District of California selected Jack to 
join their team as Clerk of the Court.
  For 16 years Jack has successfully administered the 6 District Court 
offices that stretch from Bakersfield to Redding which make up 
California's Eastern District. During his tenure, he has overseen the 
construction of two new beautiful courthouses in Sacramento and Fresno. 
He was deeply involved in the planning, design and construction of each 
building, both of which now stand tall as proud symbols in the Central 
Valley's skyline. Jack's work on the Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse 
won a Design Award from the General Services Administration and Bob 
surely is proud to have his name on such a beautiful building.
  In 1998, Jack was a recipient of the Director's Awards for 
Outstanding Leadership from Leonidas Ralph Mecham, Director of the 
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The award paid tribute to his 
efforts in developing the Capital Construction Training Program that he 
co-created with Bruce Rifkin. This program

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grew out of his work as a member of the Capital Construction Committee 
and has helped train court personnel from across the country on how to 
successfully plan and build new courthouses. This innovative program 
encourages effective partnerships in court construction projects with a 
goal of reducing cost overruns.
  Jack has also worked closely with the U.S. Court's Administrative 
Office and taken a leadership role in the court's community. In the 
early 1990's he was a member of the Standing Committee on Gender, Race, 
Religious and Ethnic Fairness. Through this committee he contributed 
greatly to the Early Dispute Resolution Plan adopted throughout the 
circuit in 1999.
  As he prepares to leave his position with the U.S. District Court, 
Jack leaves behind a legacy of strong leadership. I and my staff have 
had the honor and privilege of working with Jack in the Sacramento 
Courthouse and know the judges of the Eastern District appreciate his 
hard work and dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to one of Sacramento's most 
distinguished citizens, Jack Wagner. As his wife Milani, his children 
and friends gather to welcome him into retirement I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Jack, continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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