[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 11 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF JOHN COLLINS

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable public 
service career of Mr. John Collins, who is retiring from a 28 year 
career with Goodwill Industries as the Senior Vice President of 
Workforce Development Programs to Goodwill Industries for Santa Cruz, 
Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. In that time John build a 
stellar reputation for compassionate service and insightful leadership. 
He is so well networked in the community that it seems that John can 
claim almost everybody in the Central Coast, including me, as a friend.
   A native of Santa Cruz, California, John earned his Master of Public 
Health Degree from San Jose State University, and his Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from 
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. John has held positions in 
both the private and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Goodwill, 
John provided consultant services to companies regarding troubled 
employees and health issues; Program Director for Dominican Hospital's 
EAP; and Director of Human Organ Recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical 
Center.
   As Senior Vice President, Mr. Collins has been very active in the 
support and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The 
Workforce Investment Act, and many educational strategies. As a CARF 
Surveyor, he has ensured that organizations around the world follow the 
standards for quality employment and training programs. John's work has 
also included extensive outreach in the Central Coast community. He 
serves on the Workforce Investment Board as well as having served on 
The Monterey County Tourist and Travel Alliance, the Board of the Santa 
Cruz Chamber of Commerce and Monterey County Hospitality Boards of 
Directors. He served as an elected Trustee and president of the board 
of Santa Cruz City Schools.
   Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak for the whole House in sharing our 
gratitude to John for a job well done and extend our best wishes to 
John and his family in this next chapter of life. I know that even in 
retirement, he will still find himself involved in the community and 
helping people in need and will continue to stand as an example for 
others.

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