[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO DORI PYE

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2001

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a remarkable woman, 
a distinguished business leader and a great friend--Dori Pye--who is 
retiring as President of the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) after 
30 years of service. Dori is being honored by the LABC at a dinner on 
May 17, 2001 for her outstanding contributions to the business 
community.
  I have known Dori from her days at the Westwood Chamber of Commerce, 
when I was a newly elected state Assemblyman, nervous and apprehensive 
about speaking to such an august group. Dori, in her inimitable manner, 
soothed my anxiety and made me feel welcome. From that day forward, we 
developed a close and very rewarding relationship.
  Dori's tenure was highlighted by the innovative programs, projects 
and invaluable resources she brought to LABC and to the City of Los 
Angeles. She established the LABC's Annual Urban Architectural Awards 
Program which is designed to recognize outstanding construction and 
landscaping projects; and she established and continues to run the 
nationally recognized Leadership LA Program, which prepares business 
professionals for leadership roles in the community. As President of 
LABC, Dori was the spokeswoman for the Los Angeles business community 
in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. I have witnessed firsthand how her 
strong voice, persuasive logic and general savvy helped bolster the 
cause of the Los Angeles business community.
  Anyone who has seen her syndicated show, ``Inside LA,'' knows that 
Dori truly understands the special idiosyncracies of her home town. She 
has hosted this program for ten years, during which she has interviewed 
individuals from all walks of life. She delved into LA's toughest 
issues and in the process, created a spirited and interesting show that 
was a favorite of the viewers of Los Angeles.
  Dori has also served Los Angeles through her tireless work with 
numerous community, professional and charitable organizations including 
the Southern California Association of Chamber Executives where she 
served as President, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the 
American Heart Association, and the Los Angeles International Airport 
Advisory Committee, among many others. Dori's good works have been 
recognized by local, state and national legislators and by the City of 
Hope, which awarded her the ``Spirit of Life Award.''
  It is my great pleasure and honor to ask my colleagues to join me in 
paying tribute to Dori Pye, an extraordinary individual and a very 
special friend.

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