[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
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                        TRIBUTE TO PAULA PORTER

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 1997

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Paula Porter, 
the outgoing chairman of the board of the Victorville Chamber of 
Commerce in Victorville, CA. Paula was recently honored for her 
dedicated advocacy on behalf of the citizens and business community of 
the Victor Valley.
  Paula Porter graduated from Victor Valley High School and is a 1981 
graduate of the University of Redlands with a bachelor of science 
degree in business administration. A native Californian and seventh 
generation native of San Bernardino County, she works as vice president 
and treasurer of Porter Real Estate. She is the former city clerk and 
assistant to the city manager for the city of Victorville. Over the 
years, she has also served in a variety of civic and community oriented 
capacities.
  Paula's longstanding commitment to and support of the Victorville 
Chamber is demonstrated through her fine leadership and many years of 
active participation. She was first elected to the board in 1992 and 
has served in many capacities--vice president for membership services, 
vice president for financial services, vice president for community 
services, vice president for business services, and vice president for 
economic development.
  As chairman of the board, Paula has developed a number of new 
ventures for the chamber including participation in the U.S. Chamber of 
Commerce Accreditation Program and developing a partnership with the 
Victor Valley Daily Press newspaper. Over the years, her work has also 
resulted in technological advances for the chamber including the 
addition of new computers and an Internet web site.
  Mr. Speaker, Paula Porter provides an example of leadership that is 
deeply respected and admired by her professional colleagues and the 
community at large. I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and Paula's 
many admirers in thanking her for such dedicated service and wishing 
Paula and her husband, Bill, the very best in the years ahead.

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