[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1735-E1736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT H. OLIVER

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues from 
California, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Nunes and Mr. Cardoza to pay tribute to 
the distinguished public service of Judge Robert H. Oliver. After more 
than 15 years, Judge Oliver is stepping down as Chairman of the 
California State University, Fresno Board of Governors in September of 
this year.
  During his tenure with the University, Robert worked tirelessly to 
improve the Foundation Board, and its service to both the school and 
the community by increasing the orderly annual contributions to the 
University Advancement Division, as well as developing a strong 
executive committee structure within the organization. It is because of 
these endeavors and others like them that Robert was able to serve the 
second longest term as Chairman in the 76 year history of the 
foundation. It goes without saying that his dedication to the community 
is to be commended.
  Due to his vast wisdom and knack for educating others, Robert was 
frequently called upon to lecture on or moderate discussion of a 
diverse variety of issues including: domestic violence, the history of 
traditional jazz in America, juvenile justice, and leadership in the 
volunteer sector. Throughout his distinguished career, Robert has 
served on numerous committees, boards, and panels such as the Fresno 
County Interagency Council for Children and Families, the Rotary Club 
of Fresno, and the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California. 
His service and work have been recognized by countless awards and 
honors, not the least of which is his recognition as an ``Outstanding 
Alumnus'' from both the Craig School of Business at California State 
University, Fresno and Golden Gate University School of Law in San 
Francisco.

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  Throughout his career, Robert Oliver has proven to be a highly 
effective leader who was always committed to excellence in public 
service. As he gets ready to spend more time on other causes and 
endeavors of interest to him, we thank him for his service and we wish 
him continued success and best of luck for the future.

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