I would like to take this opportunity to focus our attention on a lifetime of achievement and public service which merits our highest accolades and commands our deepest respect. Mr. Walter W. Thompson has served the housing authority of the county of Stanislaus for over 35 years. He has been executive director of the program for the past 31 years. During his tenure. the housing authority has developed nearly 1.200 lowrent dwellings in Stanislaus County. Furthermore. Mr. Thompson has overseen the development of four day care centers to accommodate the children of farm laborers and migrant workers. In addition to these achievements. Mr.