[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 177 (Monday, December 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2552]
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IN RECOGNITION OF LARRY ZARIAN, RECIPIENT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, 
 VERDUGO HILLS COUNCIL 2003 GLENDALE DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 15, 2003

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor longtime Glendale 
community leader and activist Larry Zarian on the occasion of his 
receiving the Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America 2003 
Glendale Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Larry has been 
actively involved with the Boy Scouts for many years, having served on 
the executive board of the Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America 
for seventeen years.
  Larry has been a vibrant part of the fabric of Glendale since he 
began residing there in 1953. Most notably, Larry served for sixteen 
years on the Glendale City Council and as mayor of Glendale for four 
terms. He is responsible for many accomplishments during his tenure on 
the Glendale City Council. He organized groups to raise funds for the 
Veteran's Memorial monument; worked to maintain Glendale hillsides; and 
was a supporter for code enforcement, enabling the city to identify 
landlords who maintained substandard conditions.
  His activism and leadership was apparent when he was appointed to 
serve on a city commission at the age of 20. Subsequently, Larry was 
appointed by various local, state and national leaders to serve on 
other commissions. He served as chairman on the state Water & Power 
Commission & Planning Commission. Governor George Deukemejian and later 
Governor Pete Wilson appointed Larry to serve on the regional Water 
Quality Control Board. President Reagan appointed him to the National 
Highway Safety Commission.
  As a member of the Glendale Junior Chamber of Commerce, Larry 
mentored young entrepreneurs about civic responsibility, community 
involvement and leadership. His dedication and service to the community 
placed him on numerous boards such as the Glendale Adventist Medical 
governing board where he helped raise funds for the MRI Center. As a 
board member of the Foundation for Glendale's Association for the 
Retarded, Larry was instrumental in securing the organization's first 
home in Glendale. Currently Larry is a member of the board of directors 
for Glendale Symphony. As an active and proud member of the Kiwanis, 
Larry annually helps with the Special Olympics and Jazz Day where he 
dons an apron to serve sandwiches.
  Larry has been recognized for his selfless contribution to his 
community as recipient of Verdugo Hills Council Good Turn Award; 
Citizen of the Year from the Glendale Chamber of Commerce; and 
Philanthropist of the Year from Glendale Adventist Medical Center. For 
many years, Larry has aptly been voted as one of the top 103 most 
influential people in the City of Glendale.
  It is my pleasure to recognize Larry Zarian. I ask that all members 
of the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating 
Larry for all his years of selfless service and dedication to the Boys 
Scouts of America and to the Glendale community at large.

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