[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 42 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
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                          HONORING ROBIN LANTZ

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Robin 
Lantz in celebration of her 50 years in service for the State of 
California.
  Ms. Lantz was born in Marion, Ohio. She grew up in a military family 
and spent her childhood in many places throughout the United States 
before settling in California. Robin graduated from Hayward High School 
and went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Stockton Junior 
College. She attended the University of the Pacific on an acapella 
scholarship and was a member of that institution's touring choir.
  Ms. Lantz began her career serving California at the Department of 
Motor Vehicles. In the 1980s, she worked for the San Joaquin Women's 
Auxiliary Police--Badge #275-typing booking sheets for the jail. As 
part of her training, she walked through tear gas and had mace placed 
under her eyes. To this day, Ms. Lantz loves the sound of a police 
scanner and listens to one all the time. Currently, Ms. Lantz is a 
Correctional Case Records Supervisor in Forensic Service at Napa State 
Hospital, a position she has held for the past 37 years.
  Through her many years of service, Ms. Lantz has developed an 
astounding familiarity with the California Penal Code. Her encyclopedic 
knowledge of California's criminal statutes is so great that Superior 
Court judges have been known to ask her sentencing questions.
  In addition, Ms. Lantz has honored our men and women in uniform with 
her volunteer work. She and her late husband, Dave Lantz, helped stage 
an annual encampment centered on service and military vehicles, 
complete with a parade. Ms. Lantz also volunteered to work at 
international airshows.
  Mr. Speaker, Robin Lantz is truly dedicated to serving our State and 
our country. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here 
today.

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