[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING AVA DONER

                                 ______
                                 

                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor Ava 
Doner, a pioneer in business from my district. Ava recently passed away 
after a long and illustrious career as president and founder of 
Engineering Associates.
  Ava, a leading figure in the Los Angeles business community, led the 
way for women for over 50 years, opening doors of opportunity in fields 
from drafting and design to all disciplines of engineering support 
services and transportation. Ava was always available to assist young, 
working women. She helped establish organizations to encourage the 
growth and development of aspiring women entrepreneurs and found time 
to support them during her entire career.
  She was an active member of the business community and her efforts 
did not go unnoticed. Some of the commendations she received during her 
distinguished career included the 1999 Small Business Administration 
Woman Business Advocate of the Year, the City of Los Angeles Lifetime 
Achievement Award, and the Los Angeles Woman Business Owner of the 
Year. She was also the first recipient of the first Women's Referral 
Service ``Ava Doner Pioneer Award,'' named for her in recognition of 
her contributions and leadership as a woman pioneer in business.
  Ava Doner touched the lives of many women in the working world, 
leaving a lasting impression upon the business community. Ava will be 
dearly missed, but her legacy will live on.

                          ____________________