[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       GILROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS MAN OF THE YEAR TOM CARR

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 24, 1996

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Gilroy Chamber of 
Commerce in honoring Mr. Tom Carr of Gilroy, CA, for his extraordinary 
volunteer efforts. Mr. Carr has been named ``Man of the Year'' after 
also receiving ``Volunteer of the Year'' recognition from the city of 
Gilroy and the ``Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award.''
  What is so noteworthy about Mr. Carr is the pride that he takes in 
his community and his dedication toward keeping his city safe and 
beautiful. I am aware that Mr. Carr spends on average several hours 
each day eradicating graffiti from throughout the city. His work sends 
a signal, loud and clear, that we will not allow taggers to take over 
our neighborhoods. That is important, because fighting graffiti is a 
vital step toward keeping our streets safe.
  Likewise, Mr. Carr has been a staunch supporter of our local police 
department by helping to raise funds for special projects that enable 
the department to better serve the public.
  Mr. Speaker, on February 2, 1996, at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's 
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, Mr. Carr will formally receive his 
award. At this time, I would like to invite my colleagues in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to join me in saluting this fine community 
volunteer.

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