[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 54 (Friday, April 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ACKNOWLEDGING DENNIS COCKING'S SERVICE TO THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC 
                            UTILITY DISTRICT

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 19, 2013

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Dennis 
Cocking, who will be retiring May 1, 2013, from the South Tahoe Public 
Utility District in California after 25 years of service.
   Beginning his career part-time in the field, Dennis worked his way 
up to his current role as the public information officer handling both 
public relations and legislative affairs. In this capacity, Dennis has 
become the face of the Utility District and has been described as the 
bridge between the community and the board.
   Dennis's service to the community of South Lake Tahoe has been 
indispensable over the past decades, ensuring that the public always 
had access to information about their water resources and providing 
clear communication on events in the district. His retirement will be 
spent traveling with his wife Kathy, enjoying their first grandchild 
and continuing their involvement in the community.
   Dennis is a fine example of the culture of service that ought to be 
reflected in public officials and it is my privilege to rise today in 
recognition of his service.

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