[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22526]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING RICK GEHA

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Rick Geha who is 
being honored by The Ohlone College Foundation in Fremont, California, 
as 2005 Citizen of the Year.
  Since 1987, the Ohlone College Foundation has awarded a Citizen of 
the Year Award at its Annual Benefit Luncheon to honor individuals or 
organizations that have made an exceptional contribution and commitment 
to the advancement of the community.
  Rick Geha is being honored for his ``Commitment to Excellence.'' As a 
businessman, he is a leader among Bay Area realtors and a mentor in the 
real estate business.
  As a community activist, he is a strong advocate for children and 
education. He has served on the Ohlone College Foundation Board since 
1993 and has held the position of Board Chair for the past eight years. 
He has served two terms on the Kidango Board of Directors. Kidango, 
formerly Tri-cities Children's Center, provides a variety of child 
development programs in 46 locations in three Bay Area Counties. The 
Fremont Education Foundation honored Rich Geha as the Community Honoree 
for its 2005 Excellence in Education award.
  Rick Geha gives tirelessly to the community through his philanthropy, 
community service, business expertise, and dedication to making a 
positive difference. On October 21, family and friends as well as the 
grateful recipients of Rich Geha's kind service and financial support 
to non-profit organizations, will gather to acknowledge his years of 
community service. I join them in appreciation for his commitment to 
excellence.

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