[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO STEVEN GREENBERG

                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                       HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 29, 1995
  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Steve 
Greenberg, who is retiring from a successful tenure as president of the 
Mid-Valley Chamber of Commerce. Under Steve's energetic leadership the 
Mid-Valley Chamber built strong ties to schools, local businesses, and 
the community. It is because of the efforts of people such as Steve 
Greenberg that the economy of the San Fernando Valley has begun to turn 
around.
  Steve has an extensive and colorful background in business. During 
the 1960's and 1970's he worked as a carpenter, mason, and photographer 
while living in northern California. After that he worked in the film 
industry, where his specialty was documentaries, educational, and 
training films. But all this could be considered preparation for his 
next job: president of Sam's U-Drive, a company started in 1935 by his 
father, Sam, and grandfather, Louie.
  President since 1986, Steve recently changed the name of the company 
to Sam's U-Rent, reflecting the diverse range of services and rental 
equipment the company now makes available. He is responsible for 
upgrading the facilities at four sites: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, 
Bakersfield, and Los Angeles.
  Outside of his business activities, Steve has compiled an 
extraordinary record of helping his community. To cite a few of many 
examples: He is a member of the Mid-Valley Police Council, a supporter 
of the San Fernando Valley Association for the Retarded, and the 
Patron's Association of Los Angeles Valley College, and a former board 
member of the Los Angeles chapter of Mother's Against Drunk Driving.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Steve Greenberg, who 
through his selfless commitment to his community and his keen business 
sense has done so much to improve the San Fernando Valley.


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