[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1540-E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF LOUIS N. HADDAD

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Louis N. Haddad, a fine 
public servant and dear family friend who passed away on April 21, 
2006. Throughout his 82 years, Lou served in the U.S. military, 
realized professional success, held numerous public offices, involved 
himself in various community groups, and raised a wonderful family with 
his wife, Martha.
  Born in Beggs, OK, in 1923, Lou joined the Army in 1940 at age of 16. 
As a member of the 12th Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division during 
World War II, Lou saw action in the North African campaign, the capture 
of Sicily, and the invasions of Anzio and southern France. He also 
served honorably in the Korean war as a member of the Green Berets. Lou 
followed his lengthy and distinguished military career by entering the 
professional world, successfully embarking on a second career as 
private businessman.
  Lou later began what would become a long and interesting career as a 
public servant. He served the city of Seaside as planning commissioner 
and Architectural Review Board member from 1962 to 1964, and became the 
Area Planning Commission chairman from 1966 to 1967. Lou was a city 
councilman from 1964 to 1966 and then again from 1978 to 1980. He was 
the mayor of Seaside from

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1966 to 1972. Lou served as vice chair for Monterey Regional Water 
Pollution Control Agency and Monterey County Local Agencies Formation 
Commission, chairman of the Tri-County Board of the California Council 
on Justice, director of the Association of Monterey Bay Area 
Governments, and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. 
Lou's public service was not limited to government agencies but 
extended to the greater community as well.
  Lou always remained very involved in community organizations, serving 
as president of both the Rotary and Lions Clubs. He was a member of the 
Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and the Kiwanis Club, as well as a 
charter member of the Monterey Peninsula Boys and Girls Club and 
director for the Alliance on the Aging. Lou was also a member of the 
Military Order of the World Wars, U.S. Navy League, and the Nisei 
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  Lou spent much of his life serving his fellow citizens, He proudly 
fought for the United States of America in two wars, devoted his time 
and energy to multiple public offices, and supported his community 
through his membership in numerous citizen groups. Lou Haddad, through 
the life he led and the person he became, demonstrated the potential 
impact that one individual can have on his community and country. He 
influenced people and events on so many levels, and came to represent 
the positive, compassionate and, above all, human force that many 
strive for but few actually become. I enjoyed being on his talk shows 
and working on many of his projects. He was a citizen of public 
service.
  While Lou is remembered for his success as a soldier, businessman, 
public servant, and community activist, he will be remembered most as a 
loving and supportive husband and father to his wife, Martha, and his 
children, Charles, Shirley, and Carole.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to 
honor the many accomplishments of Louis N. Haddad and express sincere 
gratitude for his accomplishments and contributions to our community 
and our country.

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