[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E409]
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                        IN HONOR OF JACK BARLICH

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2007

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jack Barlich, who 
passed away on January 16, 2007.
  He was a firefighter for the City of Monterey for 29 years, and 
retired in 1992 as assistant fire chief. After his retirement he ran 
for mayor of Del Rey Oaks, defeating the incumbent who had served 30 
years in city government. Jack was a knowledgeable firefighter and a 
hands-on kind of person who used those attributes to be an effective 
administrator.
  He served on several county boards including the Waste Management 
Task Force and the Transportation Agency of Monterey County. He chaired 
the Fort Ord Reuse Authority board and was vice-chairman of the 
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency. As the mayor of Del 
Rey Oaks, his proudest accomplishment was the annexation of 360 acres 
of land for his small city from the former Fort Ord Army Base.
  Jack's health began to decline in 2003, and in the summer of 2004, he 
resigned during his seventh term. Jack was tough but fair, and worked 
hard in the service of his community. He will be greatly missed.
  Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Jack Barlich, who courageously served 
his community during his lifetime.

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