[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E49]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MR. MARVIN BRAUDE

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
life of Mr. Marvin Braude. Marvin Braude was a long-time Los Angeles 
City Council Member, an outdoor enthusiast, and a pioneering 
environmentalist.
  Braude served on the L.A. City Council from 1965 until 1997. His 
achievements on behalf of the people of Los Angeles significantly 
improved their day-to-day quality of life. Braude's work included 
building a coalition to stop an oil-drilling project off the coast of 
Pacific Palisades and fighting for the ban on smoking in restaurants, 
elevators, city offices, and markets. Perhaps Braude's most notable 
accomplishment was the creation of the Santa Monica Mountains National 
Recreation Area. Braude's vision for the area, stretching from North 
Santa Monica to Venice Beach, provides residents and visitors alike the 
opportunity to enjoy the outdoors by foot, bike, and even rollerblade.
  Marvin's late wife, Majorie, was a psychiatrist, a leader among women 
doctors, and a leader in the fight against domestic violence. Braude is 
survived by his two daughters, Ann and Liza Braude, and two 
grandchildren, Emma Braude Adler and Benjamin Braude Adler.

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