[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF ROBERT E. CHASE

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to join the family and friends of 
Robert E. (Bob) Chase and commend him on his retirement at the end of 
this month as Assistant City Administrative Officer for the City of Los 
Angeles.
  Bob, is retiring after 41 years of distinguished service during which 
he served the citizens of Los Angeles and four mayors--Norris Poulson, 
Sam Yorty, Tom Bradley and Richard Riordan. Soon after he first joined 
the city in 1957, Bob rapidly rose in the city administrative office, 
being named to the position of assistant city administrative officer 
and executive officer in 1971 in recognition of his management skills. 
These same skills earned him recognition within the Metropolitan 
Chapter of the American society for Public Administration, which 
elected him president in 1975.
  Bob's record tenure as Executive Officer of the city administrative 
office has been a source of stability and reassurance to the city's 
residents. Indeed, the office has been at the center of all of the 
major events and changes which have shaped the city of Los Angeles. 
Most importantly, the administrative office enjoys a nationally-
recognized reputation overseeing the fiscal affairs of the nation's 
second largest city--due, undoubtedly, to Bob's talents and those of 
the fine staff he assembled.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud that Bob Chase is a constituent. He is an 
example of the high quality of public servants who serve the city and 
one of many who devote considerable time and effort to build a strong 
and stable community.
  I know bob is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, 
Sallie, and their family. from time to time, I understand he will also 
hone his already formidable skills at golf. In all these future 
ventures, I wish him the very best and, again, join in thanking him for 
his service to the residents of the City of Los Angeles.

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