[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 102 (Friday, July 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1387]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DEBBY O'CONNOR

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 20, 2001

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
and honor the accomplishments of Debby O'Connor of Diamond Bar, 
California.
  Mrs. O'Connor served as Mayor of the City of Diamond Bar for the year 
2000. In that position she demonstrated civic leadership, 
responsibility and deep personal commitment to her community. She 
previously served as Mayor Pro Tem, and served a two-year term on the 
Parks and Recreation Commission.
  Mrs. O'Connor is Co-Chair of the City Community/Civic Task force. She 
is the City of Diamond Bar's voting delegate on the Wildlife Corridor 
Conservation Authority and on the San Gabriel Valley Economic 
Partnership of Commerce and Cities. She is one of the City Council's 
liaisons to the volunteer planning committee behind the City's 
successful anniversary celebrations and, is also very involved with the 
Diamond Bar Community Foundation. In addition to her Council duties, 
she has demonstrated her long time support and concern for the 
community by being actively involved in the Friends of the Diamond Bar 
Library, Diamond Bar Improvement Association, Lorbeer Middle School 
PTSA, Diamond Ranch High School Boosters and Diamond Point Elementary 
School Safety Site and Technology committees. She is a youth soccer 
referee and board member for the Region 311, American Youth Soccer 
Organization. Mrs. O'Connor has been a dedicated fundraiser for the 
Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA since 1996, and has also served on the board 
for the Diamond Bar Community Nursery School and Diamond Point Swim and 
Racquet Club.
  Mrs. O'Connor's leadership in strong economic development programs 
and her impressive record of civic and volunteer community involvement 
have earned the admiration and respect of those who have had the 
privilege of working with her. I would like to congratulate Debby 
O'Connor on these accomplishments and thank her for her outstanding 
service to her community.

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