[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
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                          TRIBUTE TO STEVE LEW

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2000

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise to pay tribute to our good friend, 
Steve Lew, who has just completed a two-year term as Chairman of the 
Valley Industry and Commerce Association. Steve is a man of immense 
charm, business smarts and considerable political skills. He is, in 
short, a born leader. He will be sorely missed at VICA.
  During his two-year tenure as chairman, VICA became much more active 
in state, local and federal affairs. Steve expanded VICA's sphere of 
influence; the organization now covers eight congressional districts, 
six State Senate districts and ten Assembly districts. He made a point 
of attending many meetings of the various government committees.
  In 1999, Steve led VICA's year-long 50th anniversary celebration, 
which included a new graphics campaign, newsletter, logo and website. 
He also helped spur a 25 percent rise in revenues to VICA, which 
enabled the organization to initiate new advocacy programs.
  In 1975, Steve took a job with Universal Studios, where he has held 
several executive positions. These include Vice President, Government 
and External Affairs, Universal Studios, Inc; Senior Vice President, 
Universal Studios Recreation Group and President and CEO, Universal 
Studios Florida.
  In addition to his professional duties and his work with VICA, Steve 
is Chair of the City of Los Angeles Volunteer Advisory Council, a 
member of the Executive Board of the Economic Alliance of the San 
Fernando Valley and Past President of the Hollywood Chamber of 
Commerce.
  We ask our colleagues to join us in saluting Steve Lew, whose 
commitment to helping business and his dedication to the community are 
second to none. We are honored to be his friends.

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