[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING ALBERT G. PEREZ FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend Albert 
G. Perez for his many years of selfless service to the residents of our 
community, and I ask my colleagues to join me today in paying tribute 
to this dedicated public servant.
  Albert was born on December 25, 1931, in the town of Douglas, AR. 
After attending the University of Arizona, Albert moved to California. 
He has been a resident of South El Monte since 1965, working as a 
traffic electrical engineer for Cal Trans for 34 years. He was first 
elected to the South El Monte City Council in April 1972, and was 
appointed vice mayor 2 years later. In March 1975, he was appointed 
mayor for a 1-year term. He was re-elected to the city council in 1976 
and 1980, and again appointed vice mayor in April 1980. Elected again 
to the city council in 1984, he was yet again vice mayor in 1985, and 
served as mayor for two consecutive terms in 1986 and 1988. He was 
appointed mayor in April 1995, for a 1-year term.
  Albert has also served the community through his participation and 
membership in numerous organizations such as the California Contract 
Cities Association, the League of California Cities, the Mid Valley 
Manpower Consortium, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, the 
Los Angeles County City Selection Committee, the Southern California 
Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and the Good Will Industries. He is 
also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.
  For 10 years I had the distinct honor and privilege of representing 
South El Monte in the House. During that time, I worked closely with 
Albert on hundreds of issues and prospects to benefit the residents of 
South El Monte and the greater San Gabriel Valley. He is an exemplary 
public official and an accomplished advocate for the residents of South 
El Monte. I am proud to call him my friend.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with honor that I ask my colleagues to rise with 
me to honor my friend of many years, Albert G. Perez, for his many 
years of service to our community.

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