[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING J. DAVID COLFAX OF MENDOCINO COUNTY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
commemorate the civic accomplishments and dedicated public service of 
J. David Colfax who has served on the Mendocino County Board of 
Supervisors for the past 12 years.
  As supervisor, educator and exemplary citizen his service has 
benefitted the ruggedly beautiful Mendocino County in northern 
California where he has lived with his wife Micki since 1973. He has 
served on many boards, committees and organizations including the 
Mendocino County Office of Education, First 5 Mendocino, the Economic 
Development and Finance Corporation, the North Coast Railroad 
Authority, the Criminal Justice Board Standing committee and the Local 
Agency Formation Committee.
  David and Micki raised four sons whom they homeschooled on their 
Shining Moon ranch, where they built their own house and raised award 
winning goats. Their children went on to such universities as Harvard 
and Yale and all are working in professions that give back to others. 
David and Micki authored the book Home Schooling for Excellence which 
continues to inspire. And they wrote Hard Times in Paradise about their 
transition from their urban lives in the eastern United States to their 
rural ranch outside of Boonville not far from the Pacific Ocean.
  During his three terms as a Mendocino County Supervisor, David has 
represented his geographically diverse district that ranges from the 
coast to 4,000-foot ridges to valleys and includes at least five 
watersheds. He has won the support of constituents who are 
entrepreneurs, fishermen and women, winemakers, brewmasters and 
mavericks of many persuasions. With a college professor style and 
animated discourse, David Colfax has served with passion and 
dedication.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, David Colfax has earned the admiration 
and respect of his peers, his community and his family. He is a friend 
and colleague whose legacy and contributions are long lasting in 
Mendocino County. For these reasons, it is appropriate that we honor J. 
David Colfax.

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