[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ROBERT T. ``TOM'' FLESH

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 2004

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, on October 9, 2004, the Los Angeles Police 
Reserve Foundation will recognize Robert T. ``Tom'' Flesh for his 
untiring and committed efforts on behalf of his community, the county 
of Los Angeles, and the State of California. He will be presented with 
the coveted ``Twice A Citizen'' Award for his extraordinary volunteer 
work, as well as his long record of dedicated support and service to 
the law enforcement community.
  Tom is the Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Youth 
Foundation, an organization dedicated to the creation and 
implementation of effective programs for at-risk children and active 
intervention with their development. He also serves on the LA County 
Sheriff's Office Foundation, and he is on the Board of Directors of the 
Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. For many years, he served the West Los 
Angeles Little League as a commission, coach, and held offices on the 
Board of Directors. In addition, he is a member of the Board of 
Councilors in the School of Gerontology at the University of Southern 
California, the State Bar of California, a USC Associate, a member of 
the Los Angeles Business Council and many other professional and 
charitable organizations.
  Mr. Flesh is a Public Member and President Emeritus of New Motor 
Vehicle Board of California. Tom was originally appointed by former 
Governor Pete Wilson and later reappointed by former Governor Gray 
Davis. Among his many accomplishments was the creation of a forum for 
industry manufacturers and dealers to dialog and exchange ideas in an 
effort to foster good relations. The forum has received national 
attention and has now been replicated in several states.
  Tom's community leadership began in Los Angeles, where he attended 
local public school, graduating from Palisades High School and the 
University of Southern California. Later he attended Loyola Law School 
where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1975.
  Tom started his career with Thrifty Oil Company, where he rose to the 
level of senior Vice President/General Counsel. Today, he is President 
and CEO of Safety Investment Company and Community Asset Management, a 
national real estate acquisition, development and management company 
emphasizing manufactured housing communities. The company has been in 
business since 1989.
  Tom Flesh and his wife, Judy, live in Los Angeles. They, along with 
four children, Daniel, Jacqueline, Jamie and Michelle make community 
and civic endeavors a priority in their lives.
  Because he exemplifies all that is right with our nation's grassroots 
volunteer efforts, I am pleased to have the opportunity to recognize 
Tom Flesh for his dedication, compassion and commitment.

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