[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E39-E40]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO SUSAN WINDSOR

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Susan 
Windsor, who has served as the Chairperson of the Board of the 
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce for the past year.
  Henry David Thoreau wrote, ``I have learned this at least by my 
experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his 
dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will 
meet with a success unexpected in the common hours.''
  Susan has worked hard to achieve her dreams. Her dedication and 
perseverance is inspiring. As one of the earliest minority students to 
attend Florida A&M, she overcame adversity to pursue her interest in 
horticulture.
  While working full-time to support herself, she attended the 
University of LaVerne, College of Law. After graduating from law 
school, she practiced civil litigation and was an active member of the 
San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services, a legal aid clinic. 
Only four years after graduating from law school, Susan started her own 
practice, focusing on probate law, trust administration, estate 
planning and probate and trust litigation.
  Susan`s determination and strength of character were again tested 
when the 1994 Northridge Earthquake destroyed her offices. She 
relocated her practice to Calabasas and became actively involved in 
community and business affairs, including the Calabasas Chamber of 
Commerce, where she has served on the Board of Directors since 1995. In 
1997, Susan was elected as Chairperson of the Board, and in this 
capacity she worked closely with the directors to implement a current 
Policy and Procedures Manual and revised by-laws.
  Susan has worked hard to realize many of her dreams. While she 
continues to practice

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law in Calabasas, she has also expanded her interest in horticulture. 
Along with her husband, she established Astoria Mushroom Growers, 
specializing in the cultivation of Shitake mushrooms.
  Though Susan`s successes have not come easy, she has never lost sight 
of her goals. Through her efforts, Susan has not only enriched her 
life, but the lives of those in our community. Mr. Speaker, 
distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying tribute to Susan 
Windsor.

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