[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E246]
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                      TRIBUTE TO DENNIS O'SULLIVAN

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good 
friend Dennis O'Sullivan, who has recently completed a highly 
successful term as President of the Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce. 
Throughout his tenure, Dennis has worked tirelessly and with 
considerable success to promote the economic interests of Sun Valley. 
Dennis has a warm and winning manner that invariably brings people over 
to his side. I know I've enjoyed immensely working with him on numerous 
occasions.
  Dennis is that rare person equally at ease working on business and 
community issues. In addition to his involvement with the Sun Valley 
Chamber, for the past several years he has served in the position of 
Program Director for People In Progress, Inc. In that capacity, Dennis 
has established programs to assist the homeless and indigent who suffer 
alcohol and drug dependencies. He and his organization have stepped in 
where government cannot--or will not--get involved. It's no 
exaggeration to say that Dennis has provided a lifeline for people who 
would otherwise have nowhere else to turn.
  Dennis has made an invaluable contribution to many more community-
based organizations in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Among others, 
he has been active with the San Fernando Valley Alcohol Policy 
Coalition, the San Fernando Valley Homeless Coalition and Providers 
Collaborative of the San Fernando Valley.
  He is also one of the prime movers behind the Hansen Dam Fourth of 
July Celebration, which in only a few short years has become a major 
attraction in the Northeast Valley.
  Dennis has led a rich and interesting life, which includes raising a 
daughter, who now teaches school, and two sons who are officers with 
the Los Angeles Police Department. He also served with the U.S. Army in 
Vietnam, receiving an honorable discharge, and worked for 15 years as a 
motion picture camera technician in the film and television industries.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Dennis O'Sullivan, a man 
who cares deeply about his community. His generosity of spirit and 
dedication to public service are an inspiration to us all.

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