[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E858-E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO MR. BILL CROOKSTON

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 1997

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Mr. Bill Crookston, who will be honored on June 5,

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1997 at the Annual Installation Ceremonies for his past year of 
exemplary leadership as the President of the Santa Monica Chamber of 
Commerce.
  In addition to serving as President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. 
Crookston remained active both as President of the Santa Monica Jaycees 
and as a member of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica, confirming his 
commitment to community service and leadership.
  During his tenure as president, Mr. Crookston maintained the delicate 
balance between addressing economic challenges while also providing the 
Chamber's membership and the community increased services, benefits, 
and programs.
  Under Mr. Crookston's leadership, the partnership between the city of 
Santa Monica and the Chamber of Commerce was strengthened through a 
number of projects, including the school to work and career education 
program, the homeless assistance program, health and safety programs, 
and environmental programs.
  Mr. Crookston approached his duties with a mixture of compassion and 
a strong business sense, encouraging cooperative efforts between the 
business community and community service agencies that serve Santa 
Monica's youth, families, seniors, and homeless populations. The 
members of the Chamber of Commerce and the residents of the city of 
Santa Monica owe Mr. Crookston a debt of gratitude for his devoted 
leadership.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Bill Crookston for his 
successful term as president of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce 
and in wishing him happiness and success in the future.

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