[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2196]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN JALILI

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 1999

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing the distinguished career of Santa Monica City Manager 
John Jalili, who is retiring after many years of dedicated public 
service.
  John Jalili has served as a truly exemplary City Manager singe 1984, 
leading the city to national recognition in environmental management, 
transit services, telecommunications, downtown revitalization, the 
arts, housing, human services and financial management. During his 
tenure, Santa Monica's financial rating has been upgraded three times 
and was recently given three triple A financial ratings--one of only 
four cities nationwide with this extraordinary financial standing. In 
addition, under Mr. Jalili's leadership. the Third Street Promenade 
stands as one of Southern California's most exciting community 
treasures.
  John Jalili has served the remarkable beach-side City of Santa Monica 
for a total of twenty-five years. Prior to his appointment as City 
Manager, he served five years as Assistant City Manager and five years 
as Director of Community Development.
  John Jalili has been honored by numerous professional organizations 
throughout his career. Last June, he was honored by the American 
Society for Public Administration, Los Angels Metropolitan Chapter with 
the Dykstra Award for Excellence in Government. He has been recognized 
for his many years of public service by the International City/County 
Management Association. He has also been named one of the most 
influential people in Santa Monica by The Los Angeles Times' ``Our 
Times'' newspaper and was recently honored by the Pier Restoration 
Corporation for his contributions to the revitalization of the Santa 
Monica Pier.
  John Jalili is known throughout City Hall as a manager who cares 
deeply about the quality of life of the residents of Santa Monica. He 
has been a creative, persistent and enthusiastic champion for the city 
and will be dearly missed by his colleagues and the community he has 
served.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating John Jalili for his 
long, distinguished career in public service and in wishing him and his 
family all the best in the future.

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