[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1974]
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           IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT BRYANT AND WESTMONT COLLEGE

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 1998

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues a remarkable citizen, and an exceptional college in Santa 
Barbara, California: Dr. Robert Bryant and Westmont College.
  Dr. Robert Bryant, owner of Bryant & Sons Ltd., has been a leader in 
the Santa Barbara business community for over 35 years. He has served 
on the boards of the Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, Santa Barbara Rugby 
Association, Santa Barbara Zoo, Lobero Foundation, the Symphony, and 
the Sheriff's Council. He is an active supporter of both Santa Barbara 
City College and Westmont College, serving in numerous capacities for 
both institutions over the years. His involvement in the Fighting Back 
Task Force and his Chairmanship of the Amethyst Ball for the last 3 
years has helped the Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse raise hundreds 
of thousands of dollars, and the community fight alcohol and drug abuse 
on many levels.
  Westmont College--through the involvement of its President, Dr. David 
K. Winter and Executive Vice President, Dr. Edward Birch as volunteers 
for Santa Barbara County's United Way--has invested significant hours 
in our community. Dr. Winter served as Campaign Chair of the Santa 
Barbara County's United Way campaign in 1988-89. Under his leadership, 
Westmont College has run a successful campaign annually for over a 
decade. He has served as Director of the Montecito Association, 
Montecito Rotary Club, the Channel City Club, and the Chamber of 
Commerce. He Chaired the board of the Salvation Army Hospitality House 
and the Santa Barbara Industry Education Council. Ed Birch serves on 
the board of the Santa Barbara County's United Way. Throughout the 
summer months, the Westmont campus also offers summer day camps for 
children in our community.
  The students of Westmont College are also involved, volunteering at 
many organizations throughout the community: Transition House, the 
YMCA, Cottage Hospital, Westside Community Clinic, and many others.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Robert Bryant and Westmont College 
for their lifetime achievements being celebrated on October 16, 1998 by 
Santa Barbara County's United Way.

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