[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 64 (Friday, May 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT L. SCOTT

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                       HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 20, 1994

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we are honored to pay tribute to Robert L. 
Scott, who is completing an extremely successful 2-year term as 
president of the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando 
Valley. Bob has proven himself not only a skilled business leader, but 
also someone who can function well in a crisis.
  In the chaotic days after the Northridge earthquake Bob coordinated 
with both the Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency to ensure that affected businesses received prompt 
assistance. Due to the efforts of Bob and others, many San Fernando 
Valley businesses were back on their feet quicker than expected.
  Prior to the earthquake Bob had already established his credentials 
as a dynamic head of the UCC. The organization, which represents 21 
chambers and more than 10,000 businesses in the San Fernando Valley, 
has never been visible or active. It was Bob's goal to increase the 
profile of the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley, 
and he has been successful in achieving this objective.
  Bob's community involvement does not stop with the UCC. He is a 
member of the Los Angeles Board of Planning Commissioners, chairman of 
the Los Angeles City Task Force for Code Simplification and Permit 
Streamlining, and is vice president of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber 
of Commerce. In addition, he is a full time practicing attorney.
  We ask our colleagues to join us in saluting Bob Scott, an 
outstanding business leader in the San Fernando Valley and a man who 
cares deeply about his community.

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