[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BOB BEVERLY

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 2009

  Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, every community across America has its 
local icons--women and men whose dedication and commitment to service 
improve our quality of life and strengthen the bonds between us--
regardless of party affiliation. Bob Beverly, who recently passed away, 
was such a man. He was also a friend and a veteran legislator in the 
South Bay, the region of Los Angeles which I represent.
  Before Bob made his way to Los Angeles, he served in the Marine Corps 
during World War II. Following the war, Bob moved to Manhattan Beach 
where he became Mayor and served for three terms. But more than half of 
Bob's time in public service--in fact almost a quarter of his life--was 
spent representing the South Bay as its longest-serving state 
legislator.
  Many people know Bob Beverly for his service as Minority Leader in 
the State Senate during Ronald Reagan's tenure as Governor. In that 
role, he left a profound and permanent impact on countless lives 
throughout the South Bay.
  Bob was an enormously popular, responsive and effective leader. His 
career overlapped with legendary Los Angeles Congressman Alphonzo Bell, 
who pursued a similar style of bipartisan leadership. Such comity--and 
a willingness to reach across the aisle--has become all too rare in 
Washington. But I continue to believe it is a critical element when 
confronting our toughest problems.
  I am proud to have worked early in my Congressional career with Bob 
on issues of importance to the South Bay. His humility and quiet 
commitment to issues affecting his constituents will be missed--and not 
forgotten.

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