[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 176 (Monday, December 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING AND HONORING ALAN NAKANISHI

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2015

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor Mr. 
Alan Nakanishi for receiving the Lodi Distinguished Citizen Award from 
the Greater Yosemite Council, and the Boy Scouts of America. I would 
also like to personally thank him for his years of service working to 
better the city of Lodi and the state of California.
  Raised in California's state capitol, Sacramento, Alan attended 
Lincoln School and Jr. High School. In 8th grade, he joined the Boy 
Scouts of America where he learned many valuable life lessons including 
always being prepared. Alan successfully reached the rank of First 
Class and desired to become an Eagle Scout; however, he chose to be 
involved in sports instead. With much respect for the Boy Scouts of 
America program, Alan still actively participates by being a speaker 
for several clubs.
  After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Union 
College in 1961, Alan continued on to study at the Loma Linda 
University graduating in 1965 with his Medical Degree. He completed 
both his medical internship and Ophthalmology Residency from the 
University of Southern California Medical Center. He later received his 
Masters of Health Administration from the Virginia Commonwealth 
University and the Medical College of Virginia in 1990 and 1991.
  During Alan's early life, he served as a Captain in the United States 
Army where he was stationed in Texas. After earning his medical degree 
he served another two years as Major and led the surgical department as 
Chief of Ophthalmology for the McDonald Army Hospital in Fort Eustis, 
Virginia.
  Alan Nakanishi had many extensive roles during his medical career 
including Chief of Ophthalmology, Retinal Fellowship at the Pacific 
Medical Center, Chief of Staff at Dameron Hospital, President of 
Dameron Hospital, co-founder of Delta Eye Medical Group and a 
significant member of the American Board of Ophthalmology,
  Alan's political career in California has been substantial. In 2001, 
he was elected to the Lodi City Council and was selected Mayor of Lodi 
by his fellow Council members. In 2002, Alan was elected to the 
California State Assembly and was a member of several committees. He 
served as the vice-chair of Health, Labor and Employment. Alan was also 
a member of Appropriation, Higher Education, Rural Caucus, and the 
Legislative Sporting Caucus. His time in Assembly ended in 2008, and in 
2010, Alan was elected to rejoin the Lodi City Council. Only two short 
years later he was selected again to serve as the Mayor of Lodi.
  While Alan's accomplishments are outstanding in the work force, it's 
his community involvement that is tremendous. He served as a Rotarian, 
church school board member, church officer, member of the country 
Ground Basin Authority, alternate member of the Delta Protection 
Commission, and a member of the Delta Coalition Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing Alan for his 
unwavering leadership and many accomplishments and contributions. He 
has a great dedication for the people and community he has worked so 
hard to help.

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