[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JAY KAPITZ

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize 
Jay Kapitz, who will be honored by the Los Angeles Democratic Party as 
a 2013 Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democrat of the Year.
  Jay is a community activist who possesses a vested interest in the 
social, economic and political well-being of Ventura County. He has 
always gone above the call of duty to explain the political nuances 
that will impact our community.
  His insight and knowledge about the political process are invaluable. 
As a community volunteer, member of the Ventura County Democratic Party 
Communications Committee, and Election Strategy Chair of the Democratic 
Club of the Conejo Valley, Jay is a committed advocate of progressive 
issues and has long supported the priorities of the Democratic Party.
  Jay has always taken his passion, charisma, and expertise in 
political organizing into the community. As a champion for 
environmental sustainability, he was involved in raising awareness over 
the Santa Susana Field Laboratory superfund site clean-up and Ventura 
County's Save Open-Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR) initiative 
in the Conejo Valley. He is dedicated to the protection of open space 
and stands against further development of the hillsides around Oak 
Park, the Conejo Valley and all of Ventura County.
  For being an exemplary grassroots activist who is consistently on the 
frontline for Democratic candidates and important statewide 
propositions, I extend my sincere congratulations and join the Los 
Angeles Democratic Party in honoring Jay Kapitz.

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