[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H4634-H4635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING LARRY ``THE GRINCH'' STONE

  (Mr. Liccardo of California was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. LICCARDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of 
myself

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and on behalf of my colleagues, Representatives Zoe Lofgren, Ro Khanna, 
and   Jimmy Panetta, to recognize Larry Stone, who retired a few months 
ago as Santa Clara County's longest serving elected official.
  Larry has been an extraordinary public servant, ethical role model, a 
mentor to many of us, and a friend to all.
  Larry served in elected office for 46 years, 30 as Santa Clara 
County's assessor. He made the most of his notorious role as tax 
leveler, humorously egging on everyone to boo him at every civic and 
political event. He even wore a Grinch costume for many years in our 
annual Santa Run, sitting in the pace car with thousands of runners 
dressed up as Santas with beards on chasing him through the streets of 
downtown San Jose.
  Larry's work was serious, however. He leaves behind an assessor's 
office that has become a national model for efficiency, responsiveness, 
and trustworthiness.
  Larry's signature forthrightness made him the first phone call for 
local reporters looking for someone quotable. His willingness to call 
out malfeasance by the powerful made him a reliable advocate for good 
government. His prescient political sense--gathering Silicon Valley 
support for everyone from his successor, Neysa Fligor, to a little 
known southerner by the name of Bill Clinton--made him a local 
kingmaker.
  In his retirement, Larry and his much-beloved wife, Carmen, will 
continue to generously support local nonprofits and the arts. Larry's 
example, however, continues to inspire the next generation of leaders.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of many, I thank Larry for his leadership, 
his mentorship, and his friendship.

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                    Honoring Arthur Herbert Hausman

  Mr. LICCARDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Arthur Herbert 
Hausman, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 102.
  Our Nation owes Arthur a profound debt of gratitude for his lifetime 
of service. During World War II, Arthur served at Bletchley Park on 
Project ULTRA, helping decrypt enemy communications alongside Alan 
Turing and other legends of the era. Their work proved instrumental in 
securing the Allied victory in World War II.
  Arthur later served as an electronic scientist with the Department of 
Defense and helped lay the foundation for the National Security Agency. 
His groundbreaking work in cryptography, secure communications, and 
technological innovation left an indelible mark on our national 
security institutions and made us all safer.
  Arthur's greatest legacy lives through his family and the community 
that he helped build, including Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos 
Hills.
  His integrity, ingenuity, and patriotism will endure in the hearts of 
his children, grandchildren, and a grateful nation.
  Madam Speaker, may his memory be a blessing.

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