[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23049]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      HONORING MILT AND BETTE DOBKIN, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Milt and Bette Dobkin, two extraordinary citizens of Humboldt County, 
CA, who have dedicated their lives to public service. They are being 
honored for their life-long contribution to one of the Nation's most 
precious rights--participation in the political system. Their actions 
on behalf of Representative Democracy are worthy of appreciation and 
recognition.
  Bette Dobkin has taken on many roles throughout her years of service 
to the community. She has been an elementary school teacher, school 
board member, grand juror, and human rights, housing, and elections 
commissioner. She currently serves on the board of the Arcata Community 
Recycling Center and the North Coast Repertory Theater. In her career, 
she has brought distinction and honor to her profession. Bette has been 
selected as the ``Realtor of the Year'' by the Humboldt County Board of 
Realtors and selected as ``Honorary Director for Life'' by the 
California Association of Realtors.
  Milt Dobkin has been a recognized leader of higher education in our 
community for many years. He served as the Vice President of Academic 
Affairs at Humboldt State University for 14 years before retiring. He 
is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Vice President for 
Academic Affairs, Emeritus. Milt has served on many local board, 
including the Humboldt Arts Council, Dell'Arte, Redwood Arts Council, 
and Humboldt Child Care Council. He is currently an elected member of 
the Redwoods Community College District Board of Trustees, Chairman of 
the Retired Public Employees Association and ably serves the California 
Faculty Association.
  Both Milt and Bette Dobkin are being recognized this year for their 
outstanding contribution to the political process by the Humboldt 
County Democratic Central Committee as the ``Democrats of the Year, 
2000.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Milt 
and Bette Dobkin for their unwavering commitment and compassion, and 
for their contribution to the ideals and traditions that have made 
America great.

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