[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 152 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING PAMELA ANN COCHRANE OF LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 12, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of Mrs. Pamela Ann Cochrane, a resident and servant of the County of 
Lake for over three decades and among the most cherished and 
appreciated members of her community.
  Mrs. Cochrane has been a public servant for 40 years, beginning her 
career of service in Lake County as an accountant in the Auditor-
Controller's Office in 1980. Since that time her responsibilities and 
contributions have only increased. She became a supervising accountant 
in 1988, was promoted to Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller in 1994, 
served as Interim County Clerk/Auditor-Controller in 1998, and was 
successfully elected by the citizens of Lake County to the post of 
County Clerk/Auditor-Controller in 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010.
  Always a leader who valued versatility and adaptability among her 
staffers, Mrs. Cochrane made good on her campaign promise to ``cross 
train all employees of the Auditor-Controller's Office,'' and is 
regarded by many of her colleagues and peers as an outstanding boss and 
coworker, and a great friend. She has always been quick to champion the 
accomplishments of her staff and department, which has won awards for 
excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officer's 
Association and the State Controller's Office.
  Mrs. Cochrane is also a model citizen and an enduring participant in 
a number of community organizations and groups. She is treasurer and a 
long-time member of the Lake County Hospice Board of Directors, a very 
active member of the Lakeport Rotary Club, a proud mother of three and 
grandmother of four.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I believe it is appropriate at 
this time that we commend and applaud the tremendous contributions that 
my friend, Mrs. Cochrane, has made to the County of Lake and her fellow 
members of that community. We wish to extend to her our deepest 
gratitude and best wishes for many years of happy retirement with her 
husband, James.

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