[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. D. M. (DENNY) SAMUEL

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to Mr. D. 
M. Samuel on his retirement with 42 years of service with Chevron 
Corporation of California.
  Denny joined Chevron in 1967 and moved extensively throughout North 
America in the marketing department. As sales manager in Puerto Rico, 
and marketing manager in Canada, he was successful in notable 
advancements in Chevron's return to stockholder investment. He has been 
Chevron's legislative advocate in Florida, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, 
and California.
  Most recently, Denny has served as chief advocate for the company in 
Sacramento, serving as Chevron's lead with the California State 
Legislature and several governorships for more than 20 years. In this 
capacity, he has been a true leader within the business lobbying 
community. He has served on the Government Affairs Committee of the 
California Manufacturers and Technology Association, and is the 
outgoing chairman of the Western States Petroleum Association's 
California Petroleum Resource Group. Denny has been honored by both 
parties recently, as the top business lobbyist in the State; by the 
Latino Caucus with a Lifetime Achievement Award; and by many peers and 
leaders in Sacramento and an honest and hard working advocate on behalf 
of California's largest company, Chevron.
  Denny is a solid citizen. He has served on the boards of many 
community and industry organizations including the Sacramento Child 
Abuse Prevention Council and served as chairman of the River Oaks 
Center for Children. He is known for his compassion and willingness to 
help others.
  Samuel graduated from the University of Washington, did post graduate 
studies at Golden Gate University, and received his master's in 
business administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University.
  Samuel enjoys golf and fishing and resides with his wife and mother 
of four, Fran, in Loomis, CA.
  I congratulate Denny on his retirement and thank him for his diligent 
service to the energy industry, particularly in the great State of 
California.

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