[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2232-E2233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HORACE H. HEIDT

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to 
Horace H. Heidt, who has been nominated for the prestigious Fernando 
Award for outstanding volunteerism.
  President Kennedy once said, ``For of those to whom much is given, 
much is required. And when at some future date the high court sits in 
judgment of each of us, recording whether in our brief span of service 
we fulfilled our responsibilities to the state, our success or failure, 
in whatever office we hold, will be measured by the answers to four 
questions: First, were we truly men of courage . . . Second, were we 
truly men of judgment . . . Third, were we truly men of integrity . . . 
Finally, were we truly men of dedication.'' The Fernando Award was 
created to honor individuals who have exemplified leadership, 
volunteerism and dedication, and is recognized as the leading award for 
civic accomplishment in the San Fernando Valley. Each year, the 
Chambers of Commerce in the San Fernando Valley and other community 
organizations and leaders nominate candidates they feel demonstrate 
these characteristics. Horace Heidt is a worthy candidate for this 
award.
  Horace has played a leadership role in bringing the arts to the 
forefront of our community. For 12 years, he was the musical director 
for the Los Angeles Raiders, and in 1985 he played for President Ronald 
Reagan at the 50th American Presidential Inaugural Ball. He has 
negotiated on behalf of the casual music industry and the orchestra 
leaders of Los Angeles for the collective bargaining agreements. Horace 
is the honorary chairman of the Valley Cultural Center, a position he 
has held for the past 3 years.
  Horace's commitment to community involvement is not only evident in 
the cultural arena, he is a leader in business as well. He is the 
president and board member of the San Fernando Valley Business and 
Professional Association. This past year, Horace was elected to the 
Board of Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley and appointed to 
the board of advisors for Finally Restoring Excellence in Education 
[F.R.E.E.].
  Horace has been recognized for his invaluable contributions to our 
community by several organizations. In 1993, he was presented with the 
distinguished Freedom Award by the Los Angeles Sertoma Club, and in May 
1997, Horace was honored as Citizen of the Year at the 47th Annual 
Community Awards of the East Valley Coordinating Council. These honors 
are just a few of the several distinctions Horace has received, in 
addition to being named as a finalist for the 39th Annual Fernando 
Award.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Horace Heidt. He is a role model for the citizens of Los 
Angeles.

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