[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 22 (Monday, February 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO BRAD AND VICKI SCHWARTZ

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2018

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brad and Vicki 
Schwartz upon receiving the prestigious Spirit of Outstanding Service 
Award from the La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation (LCFEF). As 
La Canada Flintridge residents for almost three decades, Mr. and Mrs. 
Schwartz have been steadfast supporters of our public schools through 
their involvement with LCFEF, a volunteer-run organization that 
promotes an improved public education system within the La Canada 
Unified School District by financing various projects and staff 
salaries.
   Mrs. Schwartz's admirable contributions to education include serving 
on the LCFEF Board of Directors in the early 2000s, participating in La 
Canada Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association, and most 
recently establishing the La Canada Flintridge Sister Cities Program, 
which facilitates cultural and educational exchange for the local 
students. In addition to her support of our schools, Vicki is on the 
Leadership Team of Circle 1500 for the City of Hope Speaker's Bureau 
and also serves on the Board of Directors of Cancer Support Community 
in Pasadena.
   The founder of Strategic Law Partners and SLP Ventures, Mr. Schwartz 
served as an LCFEF Endowment Trustee from 2011 to 2016 and was a 
primary leader in the Endow LCF Campaign, which raised over $1.4 
million for the fund. His exemplary efforts in assisting our homeless 
include founding the annual La Canada Flintridge fundraising event 
``Rockin' for the Homeless'' and serving as a board member of Union 
Station Homeless Services for several years. Brad currently serves on 
the Board of Directors of Innovate Pasadena and Descanso Gardens, as 
well as on the City of La Canada Flintridge's Investment and Finance 
Committee.
   Exemplary models of leadership and inspirational service, Brad and 
Vicki Schwartz have generously contributed their time, effort and funds 
to enrich the lives of their community. I ask all members of Congress 
to join me in thanking Brad and Vicki Schwartz for many years of 
distinguished service to the community of La Canada Flintridge and the 
greater Los Angeles area.

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