[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE CAREER OF CHARLOTTE LESSER

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Ms. HARMAN. Speaker, in the course of my career as a public official 
I have been privileged to work with some truly remarkable people--often 
unsung heroes who contribute every day, unselfishly and unswervingly, 
to the health and well-being of our communities. One such person is my 
friend and constituent Charlotte Lesser, and I rise today on the 
occasion of her retirement as Director of Health Education at the Beach 
Cities Health District (BCHD) to commend her for her many achievements 
and contributions.
  For 10 years, Charlotte Lesser has successfully spearheaded BCHD 
efforts to provide critical assistance to South Bay citizens in need. 
Under her leadership, BCHD has developed organizations and services 
that promote health education activities and fitness awareness for the 
residents of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach.
  And as is the case with so many local leaders, Ms. Lesser volunteered 
her time to strengthen South Bay communities through her involvement 
with the South Bay Family Healthcare Center, the South Bay Youth 
Project, the Wellness Community, and the South Bay Coalition for 
Alcohol and Drug-Free Youth.
  In addition to her work as a champion of local health care services, 
Charlotte Lesser chaired the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and 
founded and directed the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch.
  In recognition of her unwavering commitment to the community, in 
1999, Charlotte Lesser was named Los Angeles County Woman of the Year. 
But Charlotte is also my trusted friend and has been a wonderful 
resource to my staff and me.
  Mr. President, I join the community in thanking Charlotte Lesser for 
her years of service and accomplishment, for they are evidence of her 
dedication and boundless energy. Although she is retiring from BCHD, 
her achievements will not end there. I look forward to her upcoming 
appointment to the Los Angeles County Commission for Women. I know she 
will continue to be an active leader and community advocate.

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