[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO JOHN JERMANIS, JR.

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John J. 
Jermanis, Jr. upon his retirement as the City Manager of San Leandro, 
California. John's career with the City of San Leandro spanned 37 
years. His first position was Assistant Finance Director where he 
served for 11 years; he next served as Finance Director for 15 years, 
and was then appointed City Manager in 1997, where he completed an 11-
year tenure prior to his retirement.
  John was born and raised in Berkeley, California. He graduated from 
Berkeley High School in 1961, received his bachelor's degree in 
Business Administration from San Francisco State University in 1966, 
and has furthered his studies in Public Administration at California 
State University East Bay.
  After serving in the Army National Guard from January 1966 to January 
1972, John took a position with General Motors' Personnel Division in 
Fremont from 1967 to 1968. He began his municipal government service in 
1969 as an accountant with the city of Livermore, California and in 
1971 he was hired by the City of San Leandro.
  Under John's management, the City of San Leandro went through one of 
its largest building periods in history, seeing the completion of the 
new main library, Creekside Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn, and Westgate 
Shopping Center. More recently he has overseen the rejuvenation of 
Bayfair Center, the opening of the San Leandro History Museum and Art 
Gallery and the opening of both the Washington Manor Branch Library and 
the Family Aquatics Center.
  Through his guidance, the city has also facilitated a fundamental 
shift in its business sector, from one largely composed of 
manufacturing companies to a sector that also includes service and 
high-tech companies.
  John points to his greatest accomplishment as his ability to build 
and maintain a strong rapport with each council member and city 
employees with whom he has worked. John also has gained the respect of 
his colleagues, and elected officials, as well as the San Leandro 
community.
  He has served the city admirably. His expert leadership, intellect 
and vast talent and experience as the City of San Leandro's top 
administrator will be missed. My hat is off to John J. Jermanis, Jr. as 
he departs for a well-earned retirement. Over the past 37 years, he 
leaves an unmatched legacy of commitment and dedication.