[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9817]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING L. J. ``JAY'' TEMPLETON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. L. 
J. ``Jay'' Templeton upon the occasion of his retirement as the 
Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Helena and 
Calistoga. Mr. Templeton has dedicated his career to serving young 
people, and has had a tremendous impact on our community.
  A native of Washington State, Mr. Templeton graduated from Glacier 
High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the 
University of Washington in 1973. Mr. Templeton began working for the 
Boys and Girls Clubs in 1969. He has held nearly every position in the 
organization, from a rank-and-file program assistant to the highest 
leadership roles. He became Executive Director of the St. Helena and 
Calistoga Clubs in 2012.
  Mr. Templeton received the Masters and Mentors Award in 2013 based on 
his contribution to the Boys and Girls Clubs movement over a sustained 
period, successful mentoring of Academy members, and demonstrated 
excellence in the Boys & Girls Clubs profession.
  Mr. Templeton is retiring not only as the Executive Director of the 
St. Helena and Calistoga Clubs, but from a 47-year career with the Boys 
and Girls Clubs of America. He is a model professional and executive--
always keeping his focus on planning, development, leadership, and 
programming. He has received numerous awards and accolades over the 
course of his career. He has influenced the lives of thousands of 
children who have grown to become productive members of their own 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, Jay Templeton has led a dedicated and distinguished 
career with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I am proud to have 
such a man working and living in our community. It is therefore fitting 
and proper that we honor him here today.

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