[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 30 (Wednesday, March 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO LESLEY DEVINE

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lesley 
Devine, the outgoing Mayor of Calabasas.
  President Kennedy said, ``Change is the law of life. And those who 
look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.'' 
Throughout her term as Mayor, Lesley has inspired change throughout 
Calabasas, while ensuring that the community work with the Council in 
developing a long range vision for the City. As a result, many positive 
developments have come about under her leadership.
  Working together with a leading Urban Planning firm, Lesley was able 
to motivate the community to rally support behind a major retail 
project and hotel, that had been the source of years of conflict. In 
fact, support of these projects set in motion plans for a Civic Center, 
which would include a permanent City Hall and Library at the Park 
Center site. These are just a few of the many projects initiated by 
Lesley during her term as Mayor.
  The new Community Center on Lost Hills has broken ground and the long 
range operating body, a Joint Powers Board with the City of Agoura 
Hills, has been set in place. In addition, the old Town improvements 
have been completed and will be enjoyed for years to come.
  No one can question Lesley's dedication to our community. Lesley was 
a Founder of the City in 1991 and has served as a member of the Council 
since its creation. Prior to her role on the City Council, Lesley led 
several community programs to improve the environment, including 
recycling, water conservation, water quality, urban forestry, and oak 
tree protection programs.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring 
Lesley Devine for her leadership within our community. Many future 
generations will enjoy the benefits of her hard work and dedication to 
improving the town of Calabasas.

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