[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 100 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1553]
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                     TRIBUTE TO STANLEY REMELMEYER

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 1999

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor a 
beloved figure from my district, Mr. Stanley Remelmeyer. Stan recently 
passed away at the age of 81, and he will forever be remembered for his 
unconditional dedication to the City of Torrance.
  From 1995 to 1988, Stan Remelmeyer diligently served Torrance as City 
Attorney. During his tenure, small town Torrance with a population of 
35,000 grew into a large urban center of more than 140,000 residents. 
Local officials credit Remelmeyer with guiding the city through years 
of complicated legal matters associated with the development.
  Upon retirement in 1988, Remelmeyer fondly recalled his years as City 
Attorney and reaffirmed his belief that city government was ``the heart 
of the country.'' He remained active as a consultant for the Redondo 
Beach City Attorney's Office right up until the day he died. Remelmeyer 
continued to keep a busy schedule, regularly traveling throughout 
California on behalf of Redondo Beach. A graduate of Harvard Law 
School, he remained dedicated to his two loves, the law profession and 
city government.
  Remelmeyer was a pioneer and he leaves a lasting imprint upon the 
City of Torrance. He fought to preserve Madrona Marsh, now a Torrance 
landmark, and the city's telecommunications center bears his name.
  The City of Torrance has lost a true friend. His lifelong career of 
service will forever be remembered in Torrance. Stanley Remelmeyer will 
be dearly missed, but his legacy will live on in the City of Torrance.

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