[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
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                         TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEELER

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Toby Keeler, 
for his leadership and efforts to improve the quality of life in our 
community. Toby is a determined, hard working individual who has 
dedicated countless hours to the Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation and 
has enhanced the area in the process.
  During his term as President of the Las Virgenes Homeowners 
Federation from 1995 to 1997, Toby repeatedly lobbied on behalf of 
those he represented.
  First, Toby played an instrumental role in orchestrating the Las 
Virgenes opposition to a massive commercial development that threatened 
to destroy most of the natural area adjacent to the 101 Freeway. After 
this successful effort, Toby redesigned a controversial park center 
project, a move which ultimately guaranteed its construction.
  Later in his term as President, Toby rallied support for a 
proposition that raised necessary funding to keep open several fire 
stations, and campaigned to increase land acquisition funding for the 
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
  In another display of his support for the environment, Toby organized 
opposition to the SOKA University project in the Santa Monica Mountains 
which would have allowed construction on protected lands.
  Toby is also a former member of the Planning Commission for the City 
of Calabasas, and is the current President of the Old Topanga 
Homeowners Association, where he has continued in his role as a 
community leader.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Toby Keeler. He has shown an unwavering commitment to the 
community and deserves our recognition and praise.

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