[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE TEXTILE ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 1994

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to pay tribute to the 
Textile Association of Los Angeles on the occasion of its 50th 
anniversary. During its impressive history, the association has become 
an integral part of both the economic and charitable life of southern 
California.
  Since its founding, the association has worked tirelessly to promote 
the national distribution of textiles and apparel. Today its 1,000 
members are directly responsible for pumping millions of dollars 
annually into the economy of California.
  The association has made invaluable contributions to area charities. 
It has been a training ground for leaders of a number of noteworthy 
groups, including the City of Hope, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, the 
National Conference of Christians and Jews and the Apparel Industries 
Sav-A-Life.
  The association's student aid program gives approximately $25,000 in 
scholarships each year to students attending the various trade schools 
in the Los Angeles area. Finally, TALA hosts an annual holiday party 
for 500 underprivileged children.
  On a personal note, my father was involved for many years with the 
Textile Association of Los Angeles. He always viewed the organization 
with affection and respect--feelings that I share.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting the Textile Association of 
Los Angeles, which for 50 years has contributed greatly to the city and 
its people.

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