[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
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                        TRIBUTE TO CATHY MAGUIRE

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 1997

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to my good 
friend Cathy Maguire, who has just completed a 1-year term as president 
of the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce. Under Cathy's dynamic 
leadership, the chamber strengthened the ties between businesses and 
residents in the city of San Fernando. She will be a tough act to 
follow.
  Anyone who knows Cathy--and there are a lot of us--is not surprised 
by her successful tenure as chamber president. She is a very hard 
worker, as well as a regular presence at business and community events 
throughout the San Fernando Valley. I am amazed at her energy and 
impressed by her dedication.
  The San Fernando Chamber is only one of many organizations to have 
been the beneficiaries of Cathy's leadership skills over the years. For 
example, she is also on the board of directors of the Valley Industry 
and Commerce Association; a member of the Community Advisory Board of 
El Nido Family Services, San Fernando Valley; president of Soroptimist 
International, San Fernando Valley; and a member of the board of 
directors of New Directions for Youth.
  In addition to her outside activities, Cathy is district manager for 
the Southern California Gas Co., where she plays a key role in 
strategic planning and implementation, financial management and 
marketing and advocacy. Indeed, the gas company is fortunate to be 
represented by a person as devoted and personable as Cathy.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting Cathy Maguire, whose 
selflessness and spirit are an inspiration to us all. I am proud to be 
her friend.

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