[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
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                         RECOGNIZING LES McCABE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 12, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hebert Leslie 
McCabe, Jr., who honorably served our nation in the United States Navy 
during World War II and was employed by Merced College for more than 30 
years.
  Les was born in Upper Lake, California, on April 9, 1927. Twenty 
years later he married the love of his life, Elizabeth, with whom he 
raised five children. After serving in the United States Navy during 
World War II, Les returned to California to attend college. He earned a 
bachelor's degree from UC Davis in 1950, his master's degree from UC 
Davis in 1956, and his doctorate from Nova-Southeastern University in 
1977.
  Les was employed by Merced College for more than 30 years, working as 
an Agriculture Business instructor, Career Programs coordinator, and 
Work Experience coordinator. Les also assumed the roles of Director of 
Financial Aid and Career Placement and Dean of Vocational Education. 
Les has the honor of being a charter member of the California 
Agriculture Teachers Association Hall of Fame as well as a member of 
the Academic Senate and President of the Faculty Association. Les 
served honorably on the Merced College Board of Trustees for 16 years 
and the Merced County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 15 years. He 
was also appointed by Governor George Deukmejian to serve on the State 
Council on Vocational Education.
  Les and his family have lived in Merced since 1967. He has been 
active in the community as a member of many organizations, including 
the American Legion Le Grand Post, Disabled American Veterans Atwater 
Post, the Masonic Order, and the Scottish Rite. Not one to shy away 
from leadership, he also served as President of the Kiwanis Club of 
Greater Merced and President of the Merced County Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the service 
of Les McCabe. He has earned the respect of his peers and the 
admiration of all who know him.

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