[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 192 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL ENOMOTO

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2022

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Enomoto, 
FAIA upon his 50th anniversary at Gruen Associates in Los Angeles.
  A native Angeleno and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumnus, Michael 
Enomoto's career at Gruen Associates, a well-respected architecture and 
planning firm, has grown exponentially as he has established himself as 
a key voice in Southern California architectural design.
  Mr. Enomoto joined Gruen Associations as Head of the Construction 
Administration Department, working his way up to Vice President, then 
Managing Partner--a role he has served in since 2009. Michael has made 
a tangible impact on the greater Los Angeles area and its architecture. 
Over his five decades with the firm, he has successfully managed a wide 
range of public and private projects including courthouses, embassies, 
shopping centers, schools, high rise offices, and performing arts 
centers. Michael has served as a leader in the architecture field, 
managing dozens of collaborative teams.
  At Los Angeles' most critical moments, Mr. Enomoto was called upon as 
a trusted expert. Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, he was a 
leader in analyzing and estimating the damage and repair cost of dozens 
of municipal building and bridges. When city officials began to develop 
Downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Richard Riordan personally requested that 
Michael plan an arena that would one day become Staples Center (now 
Crytpo.com Arena) and LA Live. Mr. Enomoto has also served as 
Commissioner of the City of Los Angeles Quality and Productivity 
Commission.
  One of Michael's most valuable skills is his ability to develop 
creative solutions for entities with diverse interests. On governmental 
projects, where the needs of various entities often differ, he has 
proven more than capable in balancing complex administrative, 
technical, and managerial challenges. Mr. Enomoto's tireless work has 
been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA)--of which 
he has been a fellow for 15 years. In 2018 Michael was the deserving 
recipient of the AIA|LA Presidential Honoree Gold Medal, adding to his 
long list of awards from the organization and its state-wide chapter.
  Beyond his work with Gruen Associates, Mr. Enomoto is deeply involved 
in serving the larger community. Despite his busy schedule, he 
continues to mentor new architecture professionals and leads the way 
towards new standards of innovation. Michael is especially impactful 
within the Asian American community as a very active, influential board 
member of the Asian American Architects/Engineers Association's 
Southern California Chapter.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me in congratulating Michael 
Enomoto for half a century of exceptional leadership, serving greater 
Los Angeles community, and trailblazing in his field.

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