[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1187-E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         COMMEMORATION OF THE RETIREMENT OF ALBERT M. DREYFUSS

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to take this opportunity to call 
to the attention of the House of Representatives the retirement of one 
of the most distinguished business and civic leaders in my home town of 
Sacramento, Mr. Albert M. Dreyfuss.
  For nearly 50 years, Al has made Sacramento a better place to live, 
both through his landmark building designs and through his service to 
the community.
  As an architect, I can think of no one who has made a greater impact 
on the Sacramento area than Al. From our airport, to our leading 
hotels, to some of the finest, most modern office buildings that grace 
our skyline, Al has been a true innovator in creating facilities that 
have made our city more attractive, and our businesses more efficient.
  As a community leader, Al has taken his abilities as an architect and 
literally donated them to our community's governments and civic 
organizations. He was a founding member of the Capitol Area Plan 
Committee in 1959, and served as its chairman from 1959 to 1967. Under 
Al's leadership, CAP led our region through some important transitions 
as Sacramento grew into a major metropolitan area. But he also made 
sure that, as Sacramento developed, it did so responsibly while 
preserving its rich historical heritage.
  Mr. Speaker, as Al undoubtedly is aware, I, at one time, aspired to 
be an architect. When I look at all Al has accomplished in his career, 
I cannot help but wonder what would be left for me to achieve as an 
aspiring architect, had I followed that path. As he leaves the firm he 
[[Page E1188]] established in 1950, Al leaves behind a lifetime legacy 
that will never be forgotten.


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