[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3418]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DALE JACOBS

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 1999

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dale Jacobs 
in celebration of his dedication to community service and volunteering.
  As Dale is being honored this week by the Tarzana Chamber of 
Commerce, it seems an appropriate time to acknowledge his distinguished 
career and extraordinary contributions to the development of our 
community and our country.
  Since becoming a resident of the Valley, over 20 years ago, Dale has 
continually strived to make his home and community a better place to 
live. He sacrifices his personal time, energy, and money so that others 
may benefit. At one point he was involved with 22 local organizations 
simultaneously.
  His children Joel and Angela have been a tremendous inspiration to 
him giving him the desire to ensure that their lives, and the lives of 
other children, can be as fulfilling as possible. He is an active 
member of A.Y.S.O. as a Division Manager, Treasurer, coach, and even 
referee. In addition, he has also taken an active role in their 
education, having served as past President of the Portola Middle School 
Booster Club, Vice-President of the Wilbur Avenue Elementary School 
Booster Club, President of the Reseda High School PTSA, and Treasurer 
of Parents for Public Schools.
  Dale has also played an active role in the business community. A 
certified public accountant, Dale has been a partner with Sandler, 
Powell, Jacobs & Berlin since 1988. A member of the Tarzana Chamber for 
many years Dale has been serving as their President since 1997 where he 
has focused on expanding membership, encouraging activism, and serving 
the community. We are fortunate that he is being reinstalled as 
President of the Tarzana chamber for yet another year.
  When he does have free time Dale enjoys Civil War Reenacting with his 
wife Bobbe, of 27 years, and the rest of his family. He is Treasurer of 
the Fort Tejon Historical Association and spent last summer 
participating in a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg at 
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
  Mohandas Gandhi once said that ``You find yourself by losing yourself 
in service to your fellow man, your God and country.'' I cannot think 
of a more fitting tribute to Dale. Thanks to his leadership, courage, 
and dedication, our community is an ideal place to raise a family, 
start a business, or become involved in community activities.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring 
Dale Jacobs for all of his contributions to our community.

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