[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. WALTER MOSHER

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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 
Dr. Walter Mosher, who has been nominated for the prestigious Fernando 
Award for outstanding voluntarism.
  President Kennedy once said, ``For of those to whom much is given, 
much is required.'' The Fernando Award was created to honor individuals 
who have exemplified leadership, voluntarism 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. Dr. Mosher is a 
worthy candidate for this award.
  Throughout his career, Walter has worked to improve the lives of 
individuals in our community. Understanding the importance of 
education, he was a student and faculty member at UCLA from 1956-1971. 
During his tenure as a professor, he served as a director of the urban 
ecology and transportation group at the Institute of Transportation and 
Traffic Engineering. Walter also served on the committee that 
established the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at UCLA.
  During this time, Walter also served as a consultant to the Federal 
Government in its initial activities associated with setting up the 
National Highway Safety Bureau in the Department of Transportation. In 
this capacity, he worked directly with the deputy director of the 
National Highway Safety Bureau. Improved safety for our community has 
been a priority for Walter, and he has published numerous writings in 
the field of highway safety and traffic flow theory.
  Walter's expertise also extends to the business community. In 1956, 
he was a cofounder of Precision Dynamics Corp., which initially 
manufactured and distributed products in the health care field. He 
served as president of this company on a part-time basis until 1971, 
when he took over full time. The company has evolved over the past 40 
years, and Dr. Mosher has continued to play an imperative leadership 
role.
  In addition to all of these responsibilities, Dr. Mosher serves on 
several different boards in our community. He is the director of the 
Health Industries Manufacturing Association, director of the Valley 
Family Center, and is the immediate past chair of the Valley Industry 
Commerce Association, to name a few of his positions.
  Dr. Walter Mosher has used his extensive knowledge to serve our 
community, and he has generously donated his time and expertise to 
several different organizations. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, 
please join me in paying tribute to Dr. Walter Mosher. He is a role 
model for the citizens of Los Angeles.

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