[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20090]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING WILLIAM H. (HARRY) ARMSTRONG

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate Mr. William 
H. (Harry) Armstrong on receiving the 2005 Rose Ann Vuich Ethical 
Leadership Award. The Rose Ann Vuich Leadership Award, sponsored by the 
Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at California State University, Fresno, the 
Fresno Business Council and the Fresno Bee, is a prestigious award that 
celebrates excellence and integrity in public service.
  Harry Armstrong began his distinguished career in public service when 
he was appointed to the Clovis Planning Commission in 1966. In 1970, 
Harry was elected by the residents of Clovis to serve on the city 
council for nine consecutive terms. During this period, Harry also 
completed four highly successful terms as the mayor of Clovis. He is 
currently the longest-serving councilmember in California.
  Harry Armstrong's remarkable tenure on city council has coincided 
with the growth of Clovis from a quiet small town to one of the most 
vibrant and dynamic communities in the Central Valley. Clovis' status 
as one of the most desirable places to live, raise a family, and 
conduct business is made possible in no small part by Harry's 
extraordinary vision and steadfast commitment to serve the overall good 
of the community and advance the interests of his beloved constituents.
  In addition to his immense contributions to the city of Clovis, Harry 
Armstrong has been very generous in lending his considerable talents 
and passion for public service to a number of other statewide and 
regional causes over the years. A former president of the League of 
California Cities, Harry is the current chairperson of the Fresno 
County Transportation Authority as well as serving in the same capacity 
for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies. Harry is widely 
regarded as one of the Central Valley's foremost experts on 
transportation and water issues.
  As important is the high level of ethical leadership that has been 
the hallmark of Harry Armstrong's tenure of public service.
  As his colleagues, constituents, and many admirers would attest, 
Harry Armstrong is a truly deserving recipient of an award that honors 
the importance of integrity, character, ethics, consensus building, and 
commitment to the common good in public service. Throughout his career 
in government, Harry has consistently embodied the best ideals of a 
dedicated public servant.
  I congratulate Harry Armstrong on receiving the 2005 Rose Ann Vuich 
Ethical Leadership Award and wish him continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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