[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO IRWIN ROSENBERG

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the spirit of 
volunteerism and community involvement and to honor Irwin Rosenberg as 
the recipient of the 1997 Nelle Reagan Award for Distinguished 
Community Service. This honor is bestowed upon Irwin for his extensive 
support for the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Foundation and his long 
history of outstanding philanthropic and volunteer leadership in our 
community.
  This prestigious award, named for President Ronald Reagan's mother, 
Nelle, was developed with the assistance of the Reagan family to honor 
dedicated community service. Long-term dedication has been a 
characteristic of Irwin Rosenberg's long volunteer career, which began 
at age 14 as a police explorer. By the age 17, he had received 22 
commendations, including 1 for bravery.
  Throughout his life, Irwin has developed relations with countless 
volunteer associations in our community. Some of these associations 
include the City Council for the Disabled, California Association of 
Physically Handicapped, and the Fair Housing Council of the San 
Fernando Valley. Irwin has also served as a board member for the United 
Way, Southern California Association of Governments, Grenada Hills 
Little League and many other organizations. Currently, he serves as the 
vice-president and commissioner of the Los Angeles City Commission on 
Children, Youth and Their Families, commissioner of the Los Angeles 
County Private Industry Council, chairman-elect of New Directions for 
Youth, and vice-chair/board of managers of North Valley YMCA in 
addition to various other board memberships. This service represent a 
mere sampling of Irwin's involvement in our community and his 
commitment to all facets of helping people.
  A former Nelle Reagan Award winner, Tim McBride, said ``Irwin brought 
himself up to be somebody to be admired. He is a mentor and an example 
of someone who gives unselfishly of himself to help so many.'' It is 
this unselfish dedication that has earned Irwin the respect of our 
community and this award.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in recognizing 
Irwin Rosenberg for his dedication to our community and in 
congratulating him on receipt of the 1997 Nelle Reagan Award for 
Distinguished Community Service. His service stands for all to admire.

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