[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 15887-15888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL ``SKIP'' KEESAL, JR.

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I pay tribute to a great 
Californian, Samuel ``Skip'' Keesal, Jr. Skip will be honored by 
Leadership Long Beach with its prestigious Excellence in Leadership 
Award on October 3, 2002.
  ``Excellence in Leadership'' aptly describes Skip Keesal and his long 
and distinguished career. Since founding the law firm of Keesal, Young 
and Logan in 1970, he has tried more than 250 cases, has been named a 
``Best Lawyer in America'' for both his civil and maritime work, and 
was invited to join the distinguished International Academy of Trial 
Lawyers. The awards and

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acknowledgments he has won are too numerous to fully review and place 
him among the most honored lawyers in America. Indeed, Skip's career is 
worthy of an award for ``Excellence in Leadership.''
  Skip Keesal could easily win a second ``Excellence in Leadership'' 
award for his exemplary community work. He serves on the boards of 
directors for many community organizations that serve children, provide 
community healthcare and educate young people. His work has helped the 
City of Long Beach prosper and its residents to live better, healthier 
lives.
  Skip and his wife, Beth, have three adult children. I know all will 
join Skip in celebrating this award. I congratulate Skip Keesal and 
encourage him to keep up his very good work.

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