In Memory of James

In Memory of James

By Bart Christensen ~ I worked for James Giannopoulos for many years at the State Water Resources Control Board.  Many people have wondered what exactly I did there all those years.  James (usually) knew, and always encouraged me to take my assignments to wherever they might lead. I consider it an honor to have worked for James.  I learned so much from him.  James was an outstanding engineer, leader, communicator, public servant and friend.  He changed my life for the…

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Love at First Sight: James

Love at First Sight: James

By Carole Brow ~ My first memory of James was in early November 1967 when a high school friend came to UC Berkeley to visit a friend who happened to be James’ roommate.  The four of us decided to go to the store to buy food to fix for dinner.  As we stood there trying to decide what to buy, I looked at James and fell instantly and completely in love.  It took James several weeks to come to the…

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