[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1981]
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          HONORING THE REVEREND LARRY STAMPER AND SUE STAMPER

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Larry and 
Mrs. Sue Stamper on being the recipients of the second annual Woodbury 
University Movers and Shapers Award that recognizes outstanding 
volunteer service to Burbank and its residents by members of the 
community.
  Sue Stamper is an Oklahoma native who attended Point Loma College. 
She has been active in the United Methodist Women, The National Charity 
League, P.E.O., Burbank Sister City Committee, San Fernando Valley Girl 
Scouts, Zoma, and Noon Rotary. She is also a member and participant in 
the Burbank YMCA since 1993, and has been involved in numerous Woodbury 
activities. Sue is a very talented musician, she plays the violin, 
piano, and organ. She is additionally a vocalist and enjoys singing at 
special events. She is currently vice president at First State Bank in 
Burbank.
  Larry Stamper earned a bachelor's degree from Point Loma College and 
a master's degree from Claremont School of Theology. He is well known 
in the community as the pastor of Burbank First United Methodist 
Church. He is a member of the Burbank Community Hospital Foundation, 
and is on the board of governors for Goodwill Industries. He also 
serves on the board of directors of Wesley Homes, which are senior 
retirement homes sponsored by his church. Larry served on the Burbank 
City Council during the 1980's and was mayor from 1983-1984. He is a 
member and past-president of the Burbank Kiwanis Club. He was chaplain 
for the Burbank Police Department for 14 years. Larry has long been 
associated with Woodbury, and received an honorary doctor of letters 
from the university in 1992.
  The Stampers have been married for 47 years and have three children 
and five grandchildren. Since moving to Burbank 31 years ago, they have 
played an active role in civic, philanthropic, and spiritual 
activities. They have enriched Burbank through their selfless 
generosity of time and spirit and their constant willingness to better 
the community. Individually and together, their efforts have positively 
shaped the future of Burbank.
  I ask all Members of Congress today to join me in commending Larry 
and Sue Stamper for their limitless energy and commitment to the 
community of Burbank.

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