[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1296-E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF BRUCE CORWIN

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2021

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of my dear friend, Bruce Corwin, who passed away on November 4, 
2021.
  Bruce was born on June 11, 1940, alongside his twin sister Bonnie. He 
grew up in Southern California, where he attended Los Angeles High 
School, and then went on to attend Wesleyan University in Middletown, 
Connecticut.
  Bruce returned home to become the third generation in his family to 
operate Metropolitan Theatres Corporation, a company founded by Bruce's 
grandfather in 1923 which operates a variety of multiplexes, theatres, 
and historic properties across Southern California. Most of their 
locations are in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, with another location 
opening right along the coast in San Clemente in my congressional 
district later this year. In recent years, Metropolitan Theatres has 
even expanded to Colorado, Idaho, and Utah.
  Beyond his role as a motion picture exhibitionist, Bruce was notably 
a valuable member of the community. He was famous around town for his 
license plate that spelled ``P-E-O-P-L-E,'' which perfectly explained 
his dedication to public service.
  Bruce previously served as Treasurer under former Los Angeles Mayor 
Tom Bradley during Bradley's entire 30-year political career. He 
continued to serve the community on multiple boards and with numerous 
organizations such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Health 
Foundation and Coro Southern California.
  Bruce and his wife, Toni, were married for 54 years and together they 
have two sons, David and Danny, and five grandchildren.
  Bruce Corwin lived an incredible and full life. He was a dedicated 
husband, parent, philanthropist, and friend--but most importantly an 
essential part of the community. I had the pleasure of knowing Bruce 
not only as a friend, but also as a mentor for over twenty years. We 
are grateful for his dedication and contributions to the entire 
Southern California community.

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