[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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                        IN HONOR OF JANE ITOGAWA

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a wonderful 
woman who has served the Federal government for over forty years. This 
week, Jane Itogawa will be retiring from the Office of the Federal 
Defender, Eastern District of California after a distinguished career. 
As her colleagues, friends and family gather to celebrate her 
retirement, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in saluting this 
outstanding Sacramento resident and public servant.
  In 1971 Sacramento's Office of the Federal Defender was established 
and E. Richard Walker was named the first Federal Defender. Within a 
year, a then Jane Hashiaka was selected to serve as the Secretary to 
the Federal Defender. Prior to that position Jane had worked for the 
Treasury Department, Department of Justice and the Department of 
Agriculture.
  However, it was with the Office of the Federal Defender, where those 
unable to retain legal counsel are provided representation in front of 
the court, that Jane found a home that would last for 35 years. Since 
starting as the office's secretary, she has been promoted to 
Administrative Assistant and then the position of Administrative 
Officer. At each position Jane's colleagues remarked that her 
dedication to the office was unmatched and that she consistently went 
above and beyond the call of duty.
  On June 1st 1976, Jane married Eugene Itogawa. Last year the couple 
celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They have one daughter, 
Michele Itogawa. In her spare time Jane gives back to the community by 
staying active with the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, where she 
assists with the church's annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar.
  Madam Speaker, as Jane Itogawa enters retirement, I am truly honored 
to pay tribute to a friend and dedicated public servant. I ask all of 
my colleagues to join with me in wishing Jane, her husband Gene and 
daughter Michelle continued success and happiness in all of their 
future endeavors.

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