[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING COUNCIL MEMBER HAL MALKIN

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Hal Malkin and his 17 years of public service to the people 
of La Mirada, California. Hal and his wife Barbara have called La 
Mirada home since 1972. Hal began the first of his five terms on the La 
Mirada City Council in 1994.
  Since taking office in 1994, Hal has worked tirelessly to ensure La 
Mirada remains safe for its residents and economically vibrant for its 
business community. Under his tenure, La Mirada has seen the creation 
of various city resources such as the Frontier Community Building, the 
La Mirada Resource Center, and the widely popular SPLASH! Complex. 
While many cities throughout Southern California have felt the impact 
of a struggling economy, La Mirada has remained fiscally sound without 
sacrificing important community services, due in large part to Hal's 
foresight. It's frankly no surprise La Mirada was listed by CNN and 
others as one of the ``Best Place to Live'' in 2007.
  Over the years, Hal's civic involvement has extended into his 
community where he proudly served as Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of the Rio Hondo Chapter of the American Red Cross and as a member of 
the Executive Committee for 9 years.
  As an active leader in his community, Hal has received several awards 
including Outstanding Faculty Member, Cerritos College 2002-2003; 
Member of the Year, La Mirada Chamber of Commerce; and the Parent-
Teacher Association Honorary Service Award.
  Hal has continuously demonstrated his dedication to his profession, 
community, and family. Today, Hal continues to open the doors of the 
educational opportunity to local youth as an Associate Professor and 
Department Chair of the Pharmacy Technology Program at Cerritos 
College.
  Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring 
Councilmember Hal Malkin for his many years of service and dedication 
to the City of La Mirada and the community. Let us wish him and his 
family the very best in retirement.

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