[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                              MOREEN BLUM

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2009

  Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to my good 
friend, Moreen Blum, who was recently honored by the Sherman Oaks 
Democratic Club for her outstanding contributions to democratic 
politics in the San Fernando Valley. I have known Moreen for over two 
decades and have had the pleasure of working with her on many important 
issues in our community.
  A long time volunteer in local politics, Moreen was born in 
Cleveland, Ohio. She joined the Navy when she was twenty years old and 
was a member of the Waves until 1952. Shortly after moving to Los 
Angeles in 1959, she formed the West Hollywood Democratic Club and was 
a Golden Girl at the John F. Kennedy nominating convention. Currently, 
she is President Emeritus of the Sherman Oaks Democratic Club, and is 
very active as the president and founder of the Summerville Democratic 
Club. Her noteworthy achievements were recognized by the Democratic 
Party of the San Fernando Valley, as she was presented with the Dorothy 
Mayer Award. She serves as a worthy example to all political activists.
  Madam Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I ask you to join me in 
saluting Moreen Blum for her impressive career and dedication to the 
people of the San Fernando Valley.

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