[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN TRIBUTE OF BERT AND JANE BOECKMANN

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2012

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to two exceptional 
people my wife, Janice, and I are honored to call our friends, Bert and 
Jane Boeckmann, who have contributed much to our world as extraordinary 
entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and volunteers.
  Bert Boeckmann, my friend of more than 25 years, is the owner and 
Chief Executive Officer of Galpin Motors, Inc. Starting from a modest 
background, he built an automotive empire from the ground up with hard 
work, integrity, vision, and a deep caring for others. For the past 22 
years, Galpin has been No. 1 in Ford car and truck sales worldwide. 
Galpin currently ranks No. 1 in Jaguar sales worldwide and No. 1 in the 
Western United States for Mazda and Lincoln.
  Boeckmann has been recognized nationally as the American Brand Names 
Foundation Retailer of the Year; is entered into the Automotive Hall of 
Fame; is the recipient of Time Magazine's National Dealer of the Year, 
given to only one of the country's 25,000 dealers each year in tribute 
to that dealer's customer service, sales volume, and citizenship; and 
has received thousands of other awards and recognitions.
  Boeckmann also has been honored with countless awards for his 
community service and leadership locally and nationally, including The 
Fernando Award; the first Business ``Star of the Valley'' from the 
Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley; and The Presidential 
Citation for Private Sector Initiatives, the nation's highest award for 
entrepreneurs. As a Horatio Alger Award recipient, he is named among 
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
  He served nearly 17 years as a Los Angeles Police Commissioner and 
was the only police commissioner appointed to serve four consecutive 
terms under the administrations of Mayors Bradley, Riordan, and Hahn. 
During his tenure, he served alongside six Chiefs of Police.
  His philanthropic endeavors include everything from helping the needy 
in his own community to building schools, playgrounds, and university 
libraries. He arranged for the delivery and personally helped 
distribute 56,000 pounds of seeds to help the Russian people survive 
the coming winter, and arranged for and presented a $1 million gift of 
medical supplies, food, and clothing to Mother Teresa for her worldwide 
charities.
  As President of The Prince of Peace Foundation, he presented The 
Prince of Peace Prize to Mother Teresa, King Hussein of Jordan 
(accepted posthumously by his son, King Abdullah), and, most recently, 
to the Reverend Dr. Billy Graham.
  Bert and Jane have been married 45 years and have lovingly supported 
each other in their mutual and separate endeavors. Jane Boeckmann is 
President of the Los Angeles based-firm World of Communications, Inc., 
the publisher of L.A. Brides and Valley Magazine. She also serves as 
Treasurer of Galpin Motors and is the official Interior Designer for 
all their facilities. Previously she was treasurer and Interior 
Designer for Establishment Motor Homes. Her career also includes the 
role of executive producer of documentaries and docudramas for 
television, including the award-winning ``Desperate Passage.''
  Among their many honors, Bert and Jane received the coveted Jack Webb 
Award from the Los Angeles Police Historical Society and were both 
honored with Honorary Doctorates from Kings College and Seminary.
  In addition, Jane and Bert are the devoted parents of five children 
and devoted grandparents of 11 grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in thanking Bert and Jane 
Boeckmann for their extraordinary business leadership, community 
service, and deep commitment to humanity, and in wishing them continued 
success.

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