[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 11 (Thursday, January 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM BENNETT

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 19, 1995

  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments 
of Malcolm N. Bennett, outgoing president of the Southwest Los Angeles 
Board of Realtors, the only African-American board of realtors in Los 
Angeles. His contributions to the business community have been matched 
by his commitment to bettering the lives of the less fortunate in Los 
Angeles.
  In addition to being president and founder of International Realty & 
Investments, one of the largest minority-owned property management 
firms in the city, Mr. Bennett is also co-owner of one of the largest 
minority-owned glass installation companies, International Glass Co. 
Mr. Bennett's knowledge in the real estate field has allowed him to 
serve as State court receiver for several of the largest banks in 
California and his activities in the community have received 
recognition at the State and local level.
  Mr. Bennett has also been active in efforts to better the lives of 
those with special needs. He has taken an active role as a member of 
the board of directors of the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center 
for the Disabled, working on special projects and programs designed for 
individuals with special needs. Mr. Bennett has also served as board 
member for the Cripple Children's Society, devoting his time and energy 
to organizing their annual walk-a-thon. Mr. Bennett is president and 
founder of the Minority Apartment Owners Association, and has led the 
organization's efforts to reach out to elderly and confined residents 
in the community.
  Malcolm Bennett's success as a leader in the real estate industry in 
Los Angeles, and his willingness to lend his efforts on behalf of 
community members in need, deserve our recognition and praise. I am 
pleased to call attention to Malcolm's accomplishments and his tenure 
as president of the Southwest Los Angeles Board of Realtors, and ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating him on his contributions to the 
community.

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