[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10627]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MAYOR LORIN GRISET

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of a great man.
  Mr. Lorin Griset was a much-beloved mayor of Santa Ana, California. 
Elected in 1969, he presided over the city during a period of great 
transition and strove to promote tolerance and understanding between 
racial groups, despite the tensions of the time.
  Lorin Griset's commitment to his fellow man was born out of his 
experiences as a young soldier. He served valiantly during World War 
II, and despite suffering great hardship as a POW in Poland, he 
returned home and dedicated his life to service.
  Whether he was organizing an appearance by the Reverend Billy Graham 
at Anaheim Stadium or serving as a trustee of Biola University, he 
always remained true to his faith and values that defined his 
character.
  Even after leaving politics, Mr. Griset remained dedicated to faith 
and public service, teaching Sunday school and serving as a deacon of 
Calvary Church. His lifelong dedication was recently been recognized by 
the Santa Ana Unified School District, which has decided to name a 
local school after him.
  Lorin Griset has been an inspiration to the people he loved and 
served so well. He will truly be missed.

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