[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO WOODROW F. BROKENBURR

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure I rise before you 
today to pay tribute to Woodow F. Brokenburr, the outgoing Chairman of 
the Board of the Thousand Oaks/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  President Kennedy once wrote, ``For of those to whom much is given, 
much is required.'' Woodrow Brokenburr is an individual who has 
fulfilled this prophecy through his countless contributions to our 
community. When asked to describe Woody, the first word that comes to 
the minds of his friends and colleagues is committed. In addition to a 
full time career as a Senior Engineer/Project Manager at GTE 
California, Woody spent several years on the Board before assuming the 
additional responsibility as Chairman this past year. His commitment to 
service and responsibility extends to every aspect of his work. At a 
recent speech before a delegation from China, Woody spoke to the crowd 
for the first three minutes in Chinese. This attention to detail and 
thoroughness of preparation is just one example of his dedication and 
has distinguished Woody as an individual who sees everything though to 
the end.
  In addition to his experience on the Board of the Chamber of 
Commerce, Woody Brokenburr has sat on the board of several other 
community organizations, including the Conejo Free Clinic, the 
Consortium for Advanced and Technical Education and the International 
Development Research Council. Woody has recognized the importance of 
our children's education in order to prepare them for a bright and 
promising future, and he started the Education Committee at the Chamber 
of Commerce to address problems and questions facing our schools.
  Within our community, Woody is seen as an excellent role model, and 
his career has been highlighted with several awards and distinctions. 
He is the recipient of five United Way Leadership Awards, the 
Distinguished Service Award from the California Association of School 
Administrators, Region XII, and the GTE's Outstanding Volunteer Award.
  I join these organizations in commending Woody for the contributions 
he has made to our community. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, 
please join me in paying tribute to Woodrow F. Brokenburr as he 
concludes his term as chairman of the board.

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