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<br />7A <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />On March 1, 1990, Bud retired from the League for a third and final time. His retirement and <br />contributions were recognized by former Gov. Pat Brown at the League's 1991 annual conference <br />in San Francisco. <br /> <br />Public Service Continued into Retirement <br /> <br />Following retirement, Bud continued his work in public service. Appointed by former Gov. Pete <br />Wilson to the State Personnel Board, he served for 11 years. In 2001, Bud was recognized by <br />the California State Senate for his extensive public service "exemplified by the highest level of <br />integrity, dedication and professionalism." <br /> <br />Bud's Death Touches League Staff Deeply <br /> <br />Bud's passing is a very sad event for the league of California Cities. He was extremely well liked <br />and respected. His son Christopher Carpenter told those gathered at his father's final retirement <br />party "I hope you people realize how much Bud loved the League and how hard he worked for the <br />cities." <br /> <br />Current League Executive Director Chris McKenzie commented not only on the professional, but <br />the gentleman Bud was in all that he did. <br /> <br />"I didn't have the good fortune to work with Bud directly, but he has shown incredible kindness to <br />me since I came to California in 1999," McKenzie said. "He was the consummate gentleman, <br />advocate for cities, lawyer and human being. I will always remember his kind words of <br />encouragement and support. The cities of California will always be in his debt, and I am deeply <br />grateful for having known him." <br /> <br />League Deputy Executive Director Dwight Stenbakken echoed McKenzie's remarks. <br /> <br />"Bud was the kind of leader that made you want to roll up your sleeves and work for him," <br />Stenbakken explained. "You didn't want to disappoint him. I am sure that Bud's expectations for <br />you weren't nearly as high as the expectations you put on yourself, wanting to do the best job you <br />could for him. That's the essence of leadership to me." <br /> <br />Born on March 13, 1913, in Portland, Ore., Bud largely grew up in San Francisco. He was a <br />graduate of San Francisco's St. Ignatius High School and went on to receive both his <br />undergraduate and law degrees from the University of San Francisco. <br /> <br />Surviving Family <br /> <br />Bud was preceded in death in August of this year by Jane, his wife of almost 68 years. He is <br />survived by his three children, Christopher (Peggy) of Oakland, Mark (Elizabeth) of Petaluma, <br />and Cory Cancila (Joseph) of Chicago, Ill.; his sister-in-law Bernyce Price; and 12 grandchildren, <br />a great granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. <br /> <br />Celebration of Bud's Life <br /> <br />Bud's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Mass on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 12:30 p.m. at St. <br />Ignatius Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. St. Ignatius is located at 3235 Arden Way in <br />Sacramento. <br /> <br />Memorial contributions may be made to: <br /> <br />St. Ignatius Schoo! Fund <br />3235 Arden Way <br />Sacramento, CA 95825 <br /> <br />CARE <br />151 Ellis Street, NE <br />Atlanta, GA 30303 <br /> <br />4 <br />