Lynn Schenk: “today I wish to recognize the 89th birthday of Edmund G. ``Pat'' Brown, one of the greatest Governors in California's…”

“today I wish to recognize the 89th birthday of Edmund G. ``Pat'' Brown, one of the greatest Governors in California's history. Pat Brown is a national treasure. He devoted himself to public service with gusto and vision. He built California's great water system, freeway network, and most importantly, its unmatched system of public higher education. Beginning in 1943 he served as district attorney, as California Attorney General, and eventually, in 1958, was elected Governor and served for 8 years. But Pat Brown's appetite for public service did not end then. Since that time, he has been named to four national commissions by two Presidents and founded the Edmund G. ``Pat'' Brown Institute of Public Affairs to attack the societal challenge of today and tomorrow. At 89, he still looks to the future. He is married to the wonderful Bernice Lane. They have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. My husband Hugh and I feel blessed to know Pat and Bernice and wish Pat a very happy birthday. Congratulations on 89 wonderful years.”