[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO KARL F. BAUMANN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Karl F. 
Baumann for his outstanding dedication to the growth of Mariposa 
County. Karl was a ``strong and commanding'' man who had a vision to 
develop the barren acres of Cathey's Valley into a town successful in 
both business and community.
  Karl ventured into Cathey's Valley from Southern California 16 years 
ago when he purchased an 800-acre ranch. It was then that Karl had a 
vision to develop this ranch into something more. To fulfill his vision 
of a sound and safe community, Karl subdivided his ranch and built The 
Whispering Oaks Estates, currently home to many Mariposans. The next 
project that Karl embarked upon led to the creation of the Cathey's 
Valley business park. Since then, the business park has contributed 
greatly to the economy of Cathey's Valley and Mariposa County.
  Karl's leadership was also noted by his membership in the #98 Masonic 
Lodge in Hornitos, the Mariposa County Board of Realtors, and as owner 
of the Cathey's Valley Realty and Development. Karl has been credited 
for the amazing growth of Cathey's Valley by many of his colleagues and 
friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today to recognize 
Mr. Karl F. Baumann for his leadership and strength in paving the way 
for a successful community to grow and flourish. His contribution to 
the San Joaquin Valley is incomparable. I urge my colleagues to join me 
in wishing the Baumann family and Cathey's Valley continued success for 
the years to come.

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