[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
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                  HONORING FRANK ``LARRY'' RUHSTALLER

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2015

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor San 
Joaquin County Supervisor Frank ``Larry'' Ruhstaller on his retirement 
from the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and to thank him for 
his dedicated, life-long spirit of community service.
  Mr. Ruhstaller was born in San Francisco on April 3, 1948. He is a 
third generation Stocktonian and a graduate of the University of 
California at Berkeley where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in US 
History emphasizing in US City Planning. Larry was a Lieutenant Junior 
Grade in the U.S. Navy.
  Currently, Larry is serving his eighth year on the San Joaquin County 
Board of Supervisors representing the 2nd District, which encompasses 
most of central and northern Stockton.
  During his tenure as Supervisor, Larry has been instrumental in 
creating a green purchasing policy for the county departments and has 
been a strong advocate for a comprehensive Delta restoration plan, 
serving the Chairman of the Delta Protection Commission and as a member 
of the Delta Stewardship Council and the 5 Delta Counties Coalition. 
Supervisor Ruhstaller also serves on the Board of Directors of the 
Health Plan of San Joaquin, the Mental Health Board and Hospital 
Medical Executive Committee, overseeing the San Joaquin General 
Hospital operations. In addition, Larry serves as the Board 
Representative on the Local Agency Formation Commission and as Chairman 
of the San Joaquin Flood Control Agency.
  Prior to his election to the Board, Larry served two terms on the 
Stockton City Council from 1997-2004. His community involvement 
includes time as the Chairman of the Stockton Asparagus Festival and 
President of the Board of Directors of the Stockton Visitors and 
Convention Bureau.
  Frank and his wife, Kitty, have been married 28 years. They have 3 
children and 4 grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring San Joaquin County Supervisor 
Larry Ruhstaller on his retirement and thank him for his exemplary 
leadership and service to the community.

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