[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 70 (Tuesday, June 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    ON THE PASSING OF IRVING WILLNER

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Irv Willner, a life-long resident and community leader in 
the city of Monterey Park. Mr. Willner was a model of patriotism and 
his contributions to his community have inspired many, including 
myself.
  As a native of New York City and a celebrated veteran of the U.S. 
Navy, Mr. Willner earned his bachelors degree in Aeronautical 
Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York City. He 
served in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power as a mechanical 
engineer for 35 years of his life.
  Mr. Willner was a longtime Democratic Party leader, a pioneer member 
of the Monterey Park Environmental Commission, and a member of the city 
personnel board. With his leadership skills and enduring devotion, Mr. 
Willner has been credited with the successful elections of many local 
officials. His commitment to his community, justice, and progressive 
causes is commendable. I extend my admiration, and the gratitude of the 
City of Monterey Park and my district, to his family and friends.
  Mr. Willner truly made a difference in his community and his 
contributions will be recognized and appreciated for years to come. I 
send my condolences to his family, including wife, Mrs. Ruth Willner, 
children Paul Willner and Julia Parker, and granddaughter Erin. I am 
comforted only by knowing that his legacy will live on through his 
family and in the community he helped to improve for the future.

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