[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO LU ANN DeRING

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 1996

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask that Congress join me today in 
honoring a dedicated constituent of mine, Lu Ann DeRing. On June 21, Lu 
Ann will be honored at the Westchester/LAX Chamber of Commerce's annual 
installation dinner for her outstanding service as chamber president.
  Recognizing the need to help fight crime, during Lu Ann's presidency, 
the chamber helped raise $15 million for mayor Richard Riordan's 
alliance for a safer Los Angeles. This private sector contribution was 
essential to create the infrastructure for a Los Angeles Police 
Department computer network, a critical piece in updating badly 
outdated equipment. Lu Ann and the chamber also pressed hard to 
stimulate the local economy and under her watch, Dreamworks SKG 
announced plans to open a major studio in Playa Vista. Perhaps the 
metaphor for a renewed Westchester was the landing of the olympic torch 
at LAX to begin its nationwide journey to Atlanta and the 1996 summer 
games.
  Over the past year, Lu Ann helped arrange several high-visibility 
chamber meetings including the annual business recognition dinner which 
featured many noted entrepreneurs, including the chairman of the board 
of Southwest Airlines, Herb Kelleher. Lu Ann helped bring the chamber 
to the forefront of the greater Los Angeles community by securing 
several well known and respected individuals to address the Westchester 
Chamber this year including Los Angeles Police Chief Willie Williams.
  In addition to her tireless work as chamber president, Lu Ann's 
career has flourished, both as the international director of promotions 
for Herbalife and as the owner and founder of DeRing Marketing. Away 
from the workplace, Lu Ann looks forward to the time she spends with 
her husband, Robert, and her 9-year old son Jonathan.
  Mr. Speaker, Lu Ann DeRing is an inspiration to her family, friends, 
community, and all who have the pleasure of knowing her. Please join me 
in saluting a great individual, Lu Ann DeRing.

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