[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 46 (Wednesday, April 12, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
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  HONORING TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS HARVEY HORWICH, DON LEE, AND 
                           MAUREEN O'DONNELL

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor three 
distinguished individuals from the City of Torrance, Council members 
Harvey Horwich, Don Lee, and Maureen O'Donnell. Today they are being 
honored for their service to the community as their tenure on the City 
Council comes to an end.
  All three individuals have exhibited a strong commitment to the local 
community. They have extensively volunteered their time for the 
betterment of the community. I commend their selfless contributions to 
the City of Torrance.
  Councilman Horwich has been an active volunteer in the community for 
over 20 years. He has been involved with the Torrance Civic Center 
Authority, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Planning 
Commission. A local small businessman, Harvey was appointed to the City 
Council in November of 1998.
  A lifelong resident of the South Bay, Councilman Lee was first 
elected to the City Council in 1992. Prior to his service on the 
Council, Don Lee was a Planning Commissioner and a Parks and Recreation 
Commissioner for the City of Torrance. He is actively involved in the 
Torrance Rotary Club, YMCA, and Chamber of Commerce.
  Councilwoman O'Donnell is a standout educator, teacher of American 
government and U.S. History at Gardena High School. She has been active 
in local politics and served on the Torrance Human Resources commission 
prior to her election to the City Council in 1992. She was selected as 
the Torrance YWCA Woman of the Year in 1994, and has been involved with 
the Torrance Historical Society, YWCA, and the Salvation Army.
  Council members Horwich, Lee, and O'Donnell have been invaluable 
members of the Torrance community. On behalf of the City of Torrance, I 
thank you for your service. You have served the Torrance community with 
respect and honor.

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