[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     ROBERT ``BAT'' BATINOVICH HONORED WITH SAN FRANCISCO CATHOLIC 
                   CHARITIES' LOAVES AND FISHES AWARD

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2000

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege today to call to 
the attention of my colleagues in the Congress the extraordinary 
accomplishments of Mr. Robert ``Bat'' Batinovich of San Mateo, 
California. Bat brings the same extraordinary leadership qualities and 
generosity of spirit to his charitable contributions that he does to 
his entrepreneurial enterprises.
  A shining example in the business community of the possibilities for 
philanthropic contribution, Bat Batinovich has for years made quiet 
contributions to causes ranging from women's athletics to services for 
homeless families. This Saturday, March 18, 2000, the Catholic 
Charities of San Francisco will honor Mr. Batinovich with its annual 
Loaves and Fishes Award for outstanding service to the community. This 
award recognizes the distinguished charitable efforts of individuals 
and organizations, and Mr. Batinovich reflects perfectly the spirit of 
commitment and service that define the work of Catholic Charities.
  Robert Batinovich is Chairman and CEO of Glenborough Realty Trust, a 
San Mateo-based real estate investment trust. He is a self-made man 
whose drive has taken him from tuna-fishing on the high seas to 
chairing the California Public Utilities Commission during the energy 
crisis. His passion and vivacity have marked every step along the way 
with joie de vivre. As a leader, Mr. Batinovich has gained the respect 
and affection of our entire community. His reputation for honesty and 
tenaciousness is unassailable, but Bat's most admirable quality is his 
discernment that true success extends beyond the business arena and 
necessarily includes one's relationship to one's family, friends and 
community.
  I invite my colleagues to join me and the Catholic Charities of San 
Francisco in honoring the remarkable accomplishments of the benevolent 
Robert ``Bat'' Batinovich in business, in life and in our community.

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