[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ANTE PERKOV: RECIPIENT OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN PEDRO 1997 
                             KEYSTONE AWARD

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 23, 1997

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ante Perkov, 
who will be honored tonight at the 70th annual Keystone Awards dinner 
held by the Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro.
  In San Pedro, when you hear the phrase ``it's better to give than to 
receive,'' one immediately thinks of Ante Perkov. Known to the 
community as the kind, warm-hearted man with a carnation behind his 
ear, Ante has contributed significantly to all types of community 
activities since his arrival to San Pedro.
  He has spent his life building his restaurant, Ante's, into one of 
the finest ethnic restaurants in the South Bay, while never saying 
``no'' to any charity or person in need. Ante has given his time and 
his talents whenever called upon because of his concern and love for 
people.
  Ante has cooked for and helped raise funds for the Mary Star of the 
Sea Parish, the Holy Trinity Parish, the Salvation Army, Homer Toberman 
Settlement House, the Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro, the San Pedro 
Peninsula YMCA, the Boy Scouts, and the San Pedro Lions Club. Ante also 
serves on the board of directors for the Salvation Army and the Boys & 
Girls Club of San Pedro.
  His personal recognitions include a doctor of philanthropy degree 
from Pepperdine University, Honorary Mayor of San Pedro, Citizen of the 
Year from the Boy Scouts of America, Man of the Year from the Lions 
Club, and the Steering Wheel Award from the San Pedro High School Lady 
Pirate Boosters, in addition to being a lifetime member of the San 
Pedro Elks and the San Pedro Lions Club.
  With his gentleness, kindness, and giving heart, Ante has touched the 
lives of the Harbor area community with his generous and unheralded 
gift of caring. I am proud to join the Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro 
in extending my sincere administration and appreciation to Ante Perkov.
  Congratulations Ante.

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