[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2331]
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       A TRIBUTE TO THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF MILTON M. YOUNGER

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the 
distinguished career of Milton M. Younger of Bakersfield, California. 
After more than 52 years as a senior partner for the law firm of Chain, 
Younger, Cohn, and Stiles, Milt is stepping down to begin a new law 
firm, Younger and Lemucchi, with his long-time friend attorney Tim 
Lemucchi.
  Milt was born in Bakersfield and has been a longtime resident of the 
city. He attended Bakersfield High School where he met his wife, Betty. 
Upon graduation, Milt attended Stanford University where he received 
his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. In 1956, he graduated from Stanford 
School of Law. After passing the California state bar, Milt became 
certified to practice law in 1957. Thereafter, he served as a JAG 
officer in the United States Army.
  Between 1956 and 2008, Milt served as a senior partner for the law 
firm of Chain, Younger, Cohn, and Stiles. He joined the law firm, 
originally owned and operated by Morris B. Chain, in 1956. When Mr. 
Chain died in 1977, Milt became senior partner. During his tenure, Milt 
devoted his work to advocate for persons involved in accidents. Notable 
cases include representing burned Kern County oilfield electricians 
where he demanded safe machinery and equipment. In 2001, Milt argued on 
behalf of a three-year-old quadriplegic child whose car seat broke free 
from its seatbelt. As a result, infant seats are now required to 
undergo crash testing.
  Milt has proudly supported organized labor for the past 45 years, 
representing firemen, policeman, correctional officers, California 
Highway Patrol officers, Naval Weapons Center employees, doctors, 
educators and senior citizens. A recipient of prestigious awards such 
as the Presidential Award of Merit by the Consumer Attorneys of 
California, Bench and Bar Award from the Kern County Bar Association, 
and honorary doctorate from California State University, Bakersfield 
attest to Milt's many accomplishments.
  Through his public works and relentless community service, fighting 
on behalf of all injured persons, regardless of socioeconomic 
background, Milt has accomplished his lifelong endeavor of making the 
world safer. Known as one of Kern County's most trusted names in law, 
his significant contributions to the Valley will never be forgotten. 
Today, I take great pleasure in honoring, through these remarks, a good 
friend, valued advisor, and public servant Milt Younger.

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