[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 85 (Monday, June 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO GEOFF MALEMAN

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2002

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the achievements of 
my friend and constituent Geoff Maleman, of Westchester, California.
  As the President of the Westchester/LAX/Marina del Rey Chamber of 
Commerce, Geoff is a tireless leader in the business and greater 
community.
  Following the tragic events of September 11th, Geoff spearheaded an 
effort with other local Chambers of Commerce to develop a task force to 
address challenges facing the business community. The travel industry 
surrounding Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is beginning to 
recover, in no small part, due to Geoff's leadership.
  Geoff is a great communicator. We have co-hosted numerous forums 
together in my Congressional District. Last October, Geoff and I spoke 
to hundreds of residents and business owners about security at Los 
Angeles International Airport, an issue of great concern to the 
neighboring communities. Geoff was both informative and reassuring in 
addressing the challenging and frightening issue.
  Most importantly, Geoff and his wife Nicole are proud new parents of 
a beautiful baby girl, Kaitlyn Michelle Maleman--born during his term 
as President, on December 6, 2001.
  Mr. Speaker, as Geoff's tenure as President of the Westchester/LAX/
Marina del Rey Chamber of Commerce comes to an end, I appreciate this 
opportunity to share how proud and fortunate I am to have Geoff Maleman 
in my Congressional District.

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