[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING EVAN PRESS

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                           HON. TONY CARDENAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2019

  Mr. CARDENAS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize a San Fernando 
Valley native and constituent of mine, Evan Press.
   Mr. Press has worked tirelessly to improve the Greater San Fernando 
Valley and give back to his community. Earning a degree in Political 
Science from our state schools at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State 
University as well as a Certificate in Financial Planning from UCLA, 
Mr. Press briefly worked in San Francisco for the U.S. Department of 
Housing and Urban Development. Thereafter he brought his wealth of 
knowledge to our community's Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Press began his 
work in the Chamber of Commerce in 2015 where he worked his way up from 
serving as the Chairman on the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee 
to leading the Chamber as Chairman of the Board.
   Mr. Press helped establish the San Fernando Valley Regional 
Foundation, which advances economic, community, and educational 
development in the area. Further, while Board Chair, the Chamber's Job 
Training Program expanded with over 800 workers learning management and 
leadership skills. Mr. Press has shown his clear commitment to the 
financial success of his community by working to promote San Fernando's 
small businesses. As Chairman, Mr. Press advocated to decrease costs 
and streamline the process for the Valley's emerging independent 
brewing industry. He worked with Valley entrepreneurs to help them 
navigate the difficulties of opening new stores and setting up new 
businesses. Even in retirement, Mr. Press continues to serve the San 
Fernando Valley as an Independent Financial Consultant.
   I applaud Mr. Press and his commitment to our community. Such a 
prominent business leader and respected community member deserves 
recognition. I hope Mr. Press' efforts inspire other Angelenos to 
dedicate themselves to the economic success of their neighbors and the 
Greater San Fernando Valley.

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