[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 196 (Friday, December 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING 36 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE--KEITH S. PARKER

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2017

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 
retirement of Keith S. Parker--public servant, fierce education 
advocate, public servant, and community leader, after 36 years of 
service.
  Keith began his career with the University of California, Los Angeles 
(UCLA) in 1981 and has held numerous positions since that time 
including Senior Consultant in the Staff Affirmative Action Officer, 
Staff Affirmative Action Officer, and Executive Officer in the 
Administrative Services division. He has held the position of Assistant 
Vice Chancellor, Government & Community Relations since 1998 and has 
devoted his career to advocating for important issues for UCLA. Keith 
is the true embodiment of a public servant.
  During his impressive career that spans over three-and-a-half 
decades, he has worked on many important issues affecting students and 
faculty, including building relationships with community leaders, 
organizations, and elected officials at the local, state and federal 
government throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, integrating 
community service projects into advocacy activities, and UC systemwide 
Advocacy Days in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
  Prior to his service with UCLA, Keith worked at the Minnesota 
Department of Education in the area of staff development and as an 
Instructor in the Afro-America Studies Department at the University of 
Minnesota. Keith has truly been a champion for UCLA and has devoted his 
life to helping others and the greater Los Angeles community.
  UCLA has been extremely fortunate to benefit from his experience, 
leadership and kindness. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating 
Keith's 36 years of distinguished service to the University of 
California, Los Angeles and wish him peace, happiness, and joy in his 
retirement.

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