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PUBLISHED 12-31-2006 Over the past several weeks, Californian readers submitted the names of local people they determined were worthy of the title of Person of the Year. Retiring Bakersfield Congressman Bill Thomas received the most number of reader nominations, followed by Bakersfield dermatologist Norman Levan, who donated a record $5.7 million to Bakersfield College. Reader comments regarding Thomas and Levan appear on today’s Viewpoint page. Reader comments regarding other nominees will be published in Tuesday’s Opinion section. The nominations speak loudly about the qualities readers value. They also can serve as a guide to our own behavior, goals and vision for 2007. Rep. Thomas was singled out for his years of service to the community and the nation. Whether or not you agree with his politics, you cannot deny the man’s sharp intellect and stunning career. He retires after decades in elected office as one of the most powerful men in Congress. ...

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