[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E753]
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                         TRIBUTE TO DAVID BROWN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David Brown who this 
week was named Citizen of the Year by the Las Virgenes Homeowners 
Association. Mr. Brown has been an outspoken advocate in our community 
for 25 years, and recognition of his good work is long overdue.
  Mr. Brown has used his multitude of talents to work in areas as 
diverse as teaching, writing, publishing, and as a planning 
commissioner and citizen activist. Fortunately, he has seen fit to use 
his talents for the greater good of our local community. Dave brings to 
his work a rare blend of expertise and a tireless spirit of 
volunteerism. Although he has given freely of his time and resources to 
many worthy causes, his top priority has always been protection of the 
Santa Monica Mountains.
  His dedication to protect the Santa Monicas is unparalleled. He has 
played various roles in his effort to protect the mountains, from 
serving on the Santa Monica Mountains Comprehensive Planning Commission 
Advisory Committee, the Sierra Club's Santa Monica Mountains Task 
Force, and the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council Board. Dave has 
done extensive work on monthly newsletters which served to defend the 
mountains from over development.
  Mr. Brown has indeed been a lifelong steward of the Santa Monica 
Mountains, ensuring that this natural sanctuary will be available for 
generations to come.

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