[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 161 (Tuesday, November 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      IN HONOR OF HON. JOHN BOWLER

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2001

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a good friend, John 
Bowler, who is retiring today from eight years on the Hermosa Beach 
City Council, including two terms as the town's mayor.
  John is retiring in order to spend more time with his family and 
friends and to devote more of his energies to civic groups and causes. 
I admire his decision, Mr. Speaker, because all of us in the House know 
how hard it is to pursue an active public schedule and still maintain a 
private one.
  But I will miss John on the City Council. He has hosted and fed me 
and my staff in his city many times. John has been instrumental in the 
revitalization of Hermosa's downtown areas, including the construction 
of the Pier Plaza--now a popular hot spot. His former restaurant, Fat 
Face Fenner's, is a Pier landmark.
  Leaving the City Council does not mean John is leaving the city, 
because I'm counting on him to continue to be involved in our 
community.
  I join the citizens of Hermosa Beach in thanking him for his services 
and wishing him well.

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