[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1847]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL L. MEYER

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to 
Michael L. Meyer who is being honored by the Construction Industries 
Alliance for City of Hope with the Spirit of Life Award.
  The proceeds from the awards dinner honoring Michael will establish 
the Michael L. Meyer Research Fellowship at City of Hope and its 
Beckman Research Institute. City of Hope utilizes its energy and 
resources to seek better treatments for major diseases, primarily 
cancer. Patients attend this center from all over the world for 
treatment of such afflictions as leukemia and other cancers, diabetes, 
and hereditary or genetic problems. At City of Hope, emphasis is placed 
on not only treating the body, but invigorating the soul.
  For 80 years, City of Hope has been dedicated to improving the lives 
of others and has aptly named their research fellowship for an 
individual who has selflessly dedicated much of his life to enriching 
our community.
  Michael is currently the managing partner of E&Y Kenneth Leventhal 
Real Estate Group's Orange County Office. He has played an important 
leadership role in the real estate industry over the past 20 years and 
his expertise has made him a valuable resource for most of the major 
real estate companies in our community.
  In addition to his valuable work within the industry, he has 
dedicated his time and efforts to community service. He is the director 
of the Construction Industries for the City of Hope, and the chairman 
of the United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society. He is also on the 
board of the Orange County Museum of Art.
  City of Hope is not the first organization to take notice of Michael 
Meyer's extensive community and business leadership activities. He has 
received the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund and the 
Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee. Tonight, he 
adds the Spirit of Life Award to his distinguished list of 
accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Michael Meyer for his generosity and dedication to our 
community.

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