Congressional Record Tribute: Johnsen, Fredrick

During his early years of retirement he enjoyed teaching sailing at the Naval Postgraduate School.Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a true national servant. Frederick Johnsen, a 9-year volunteer and contributor to Hospice of the Central Coast, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2006. He was 71 years young. Mr. Johnsen was born in Newark, New Jersey and attended primary schools in Union, New Jersey, and University of Omaha from where he graduated with a B.S. in 1963. Fred retired from the Army in 1980 after 22 years of service with the rank of Major. His outstanding military service earned him the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters twice, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic). Upon his retirement, Fred and his wife Edith, settled in Marina, California, adjacent to his last duty station at Fort Ord.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Letter from Sam Farr to Toro Park Elementary School

Letter to Toro Park Elementary School, Ms. Ann Biley’s third grade class, from Sam on July 24, 1997, regarding Peace Corps and helping your local community.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_issues/1006/thumbnail.jp

Congressman Sam Farr: Guide to Constituent Services

A brochure of constituent services offered from Sam’s district office, in English and Spanish.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_issues/1005/thumbnail.jp

Sam as Photographer (Single Photo)

A selection of photos taken by Sam Farr during his time with the Peace Corps and as a Congressmember from 1993-2016. The collection highlights Sam’s artistic and journalistic eye as he captured moments around the world and his district, California’s Central Coast.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_samasphotographer/1001/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Sam Farr to John Murtha, August 16, 1994

Letter from Congressman Sam Farr to John Murtha, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, requesting additional funding for the Fort Ord reuse plan.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_corr_all/1006/thumbnail.jp

Sam Farr\u27s Keynote Address at the 2017 CSUMB Commencement Ceremony

Sam Farr\u27s commencement speech, delivered at CSUMB\u27s 21st graduation ceremony on May 20, 2017.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_corr_all/1010/thumbnail.jp

Sam Farr: A Leader to Make Government Work

Sam’s brochure, A Leader to Make Government Work, supporting his campaign for State Assembly.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_campaign/1001/thumbnail.jp

Sam as Photographer

A selection of photos taken by Sam Farr during his time with the Peace Corps and as a Congressmember from 1993-2016. The collection highlights Sam’s artistic and journalistic eye as he captured moments around the world and his district, California’s Central Coast.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_samasphotographer/1000/thumbnail.jp

Assemblyman Sam Farr: A Narrative Biography

Background on Sam’s professional and personal experiences as an Assemblyman.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_issues/1000/thumbnail.jp

Jessica, Sam and Shary Farr

Winter season greetings from the Farr family - Jessica, Sam and Shary.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/samfarr_campaign/1007/thumbnail.jp