[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27503]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING HARRY ARMSTRONG

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Clovis City 
Council member Harry Armstrong of Clovis, California for receiving the 
Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award. The Fresno Bee, The Fresno 
Business Council and The Maddy Institute at California State 
University, Fresno sponsor this prestigious award.
  Harry Armstrong was born in Merced, California. Upon graduation from 
Merced Union High School he joined the American Armed Forces and fought 
in the Korean War. He is married to Jeanine and has three children: 
Tom, an attorney; Jim a businessman; and, Megan, a teacher.
  The basic characteristics to be considered as a candidate for the 
Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award are integrity, strength of 
character, exemplary ethical behavior, ability to build consensus, 
serving the public interest and vision for enhancing the community. Mr. 
Armstrong embodies every one of these characteristics and has set a 
standard by which all future public servants should use as a guide in 
their own service to the community.
  Harry Armstrong is noted as standing firm against forces that would 
sweep aside the freedoms and ethics of our democratic form of 
government. Never did he blink or stray from his standards and beliefs 
in the process of public involvement in honest government. He has shown 
his strength of character in steadily standing by his morals and 
values.
  A member of the Clovis City Council since 1970, Harry is the longest 
serving council member in the State of California. He was elected Mayor 
of Clovis on four occasions. Mr. Armstrong's leadership is not limited, 
however, to the Clovis City Council. He has also served on numerous 
boards and committees, President of the League of California Cities, 
Chair of the Fresno County Transportation Authority and the Clovis 
Planning Commission.
  Mr. Armstrong's ability to stand up for what is right and encourage 
others to do the same is what has given him the continued, never 
straying, support of the community. His history of involvement and 
knowledge has created an environment for others to listen and learn.
  The leadership and commitment Mr. Armstrong has shown for the 
community has never wavered, nor his honor in service. He personifies a 
man of principle and integrity. I am honored to express the gratitude 
the community has for Harry Armstrong and stand to show our 
appreciation.

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