[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF ROBERT P. HENRY

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man whose 35 
years of public service to the City of Los Angeles serves as an example 
to us all. I would like to acknowledge this outstanding gentleman whose 
reputation for hard work, enthusiasm, and diligence is well deserved.
  Since beginning his career in 1970 Mr. Henry has worn many different 
``hats'' within the Harbor Department. In each role he demonstrated an 
exceptional degree of competency and innovation.
  In 1982, Mr. Henry established the Harbor Department's first word 
processing center. This groundbreaking project provided typing support 
to the entire department. Mr. Henry's visionary thinking and leadership 
is evident in his taking on the task of bringing the popular Red Cars 
back to the Los Angeles area. Years of research, regulations, and 
endless paperwork culminated in the 2003 successful launch of the Port 
of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car Line, which carries hundreds of happy 
passengers each week.
  Mr. Henry's commitment to the City of Los Angeles goes beyond his 
years of dedicated service in the Harbor Department. Throughout his 
career he also found the time for community work, donating hundreds of 
hours to make recordings for the blind and dyslexic. Mr. Henry set a 
high standard for stellar public service to the Harbor Department, the 
city, and his fellow citizens. His family, neighbors, and indeed the 
entire community of Los Angeles are all enriched by his years of 
dedication and service.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I take this 
opportunity to express my thanks, and that of a grateful city, to 
Robert P. Henry for 35 years of dedication and public service.

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