[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LEE KANON ALPERT

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Sherman, and I, today pay 
tribute to Lee Kanon Alpert, who has been selected to receive this 
year's prestigious Fernando Award for outstanding volunteerism. He will 
be honored Friday March 10, 2000 at the 41st Annual Special Recognition 
Dinner by the Board of Directors of the Fernando Award Foundation and 
his name will be placed alongside previous winners at the base of the 
magnificent bronze statue of ``Fernando'' which stands in the San 
Fernando Valley Civic Center.
  The Fernando Award was created to honor individuals who have 
exemplified leadership, volunteerism and dedication. It is recognized 
as the leading award for civic accomplishment in the San Fernando 
Valley. The process by which selection is made each year includes 
extensive participation by community organizations and community 
leaders. This year that process has yielded a particularly worthy 
recipient.
  Lee has been a practicing attorney for over 28 years. In his 
distinguished legal career, he has developed expertise in numerous 
areas of the law, including administrative and governmental relations, 
arbitration and mediation, family law and real estate transactions. 
Despite his extensive professional responsibilities, he has taken an 
active role in the community, serving on numerous boards and 
commissions, providing public commentary on radio and television 
programs, writing articles and editorials for legal and news 
publications and assuming leadership roles within a variety of civic 
organizations.
  Lee Alpert currently serves as President of the Los Angeles City 
Board of Building and Safety Commission and is outgoing president of 
the California State University Northridge, Advisory Board. He is the 
current co-chair of the California State Assembly Business Advisory 
Commission which provides counsel to Assembly member Robert Hertzberg. 
He has previously served as the co-chair of the California State Senate 
Small Business Advisory Commission. Since 1993 he has chaired the 
Governing Board of Directors of the Encino--Tarzana Regional Medical 
Centers (Hospitals) Joint Venture between American Medical 
International (AMI) and Health Trust, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join in paying tribute 
to Lee Alpert. We are grateful for the tireless service he has given to 
his community and the many ways he exemplifies good citizenship. We 
congratulate him on the well deserved honor he is about to receive.

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