[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DENNIS McCARTHY

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2009

  Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to my friend, 
Dennis McCarthy, a renowned journalist, veteran, and the first Grand 
Marshal of the annual San Fernando Valley Veterans' Day Parade. Dennis 
is being honored by the Los Angeles Valley College for his many good 
works.
  An award winning columnist for the Los Angeles Daily News, Dennis is 
a diligent crusader who tirelessly works to protect the rights of 
veterans and their families. His popular column is widely read in the 
San Fernando Valley and neighboring suburbs. It is not only well 
written, but it is often so compelling that it stirs people to take 
action.
  Dennis obtained his degree in Journalism from California State 
University at Northridge. In addition to writing for the Los Angeles 
Daily News, Dennis has written for the Glendale News Press and South 
Bay Daily Breeze. He is extremely prolific; he has written nearly 3,000 
columns in his 25-year-career including many columns about Los Angeles 
Valley College and its vital role in meeting the educational needs of 
our community.
  He has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to issues involving 
senior citizens, veterans, and the disabled. He uses wit, humor and 
solid reporting to spark the interest of community leaders.
  I am grateful to Dennis for serving as the first Grand Marshal of the 
annual San Fernando Valley Veterans' Day Parade--a parade I helped put 
together and care deeply about. Dennis not only took on the Grand 
Marshal role with his customary great dignity, but he helped 
communicate the spirit of the parade through his columns. He has also 
used his column to help prompt other projects I have undertaken to help 
improve the lives and the health of our veterans.
  Madam Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I ask you to join me in 
saluting Dennis McCarthy for his impressive career and dedication to 
the people of the San Fernando Valley, and to congratulate him on being 
honored at the Los Angeles Valley College President's Annual Gala.

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