[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 37 (Thursday, March 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E302-E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JIRO JERRY KANEKO

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2013

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. 
Jiro Jerry Kaneko, who passed away on January 18th, 2013 at the age of 
88. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the service and 
contributions of Dr. Kaneko to his country, his immediate community and 
the field of veterinary medicine.
  Jerry Kaneko led a life of service and dedication that has made him 
an inspiring role model in our community. Dr. Kaneko was the son of 
Japanese immigrants who operated a family farm in French Camp, CA. 
Shortly after Jerry completed high school, the family was ordered to a 
World War II internment camp in Arizona. Even when faced with the 
injustice and humiliation of internment and loss of the Kaneko family 
farm, Jerry Kaneko joined the United States Army and at the end of the 
war served in occupied Japan.
  After returning from the war, Dr. Kaneko entered UC Davis where he 
graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine and an another 
doctorate in comparative biochemistry. Dr. Kaneko was invited to join 
the faculty of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where he co-
authored a seminal textbook that is now in its sixth edition, has been 
translated into several languages and serves as a standard reference in 
the field. Dr. Kaneko's research and instruction has reached 
institutions of veterinary science around the world. Even

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as an Emeritus Professor, he remained active in international 
veterinary research, writing, speaking and consulting in international 
scientific societies.
  In retirement Dr. Kaneko became active in public service. In 1994 he 
was elected to the Davis City Council for a term of four years. He 
served on the Area Four Agency on Aging Advisory Board and the Board of 
Directors for Davis Community Meals & Shelter, among a number of 
organizations, representing his community on the local and state 
levels. Shortly before his passing Dr. Kaneko received a Board of 
Directors Recognition Award from the Yolo County Mexican-American 
Concilio, an organization that provides educational scholarships and 
grants to students in need. In every endeavor Jerry Kaneko was revered 
for his generosity, quick smile and infectious enthusiasm.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize a man who had a powerful 
positive impact on his profession and his community. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Kaneko's life and many 
achievements.

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