[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE ON THE RETIREMENT OF ED PEREZ

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to honor the 30 years of 
service that Ed Perez, Esq. has given to the City of Los Angeles. 
Although his retirement from the City Attorney's Office on February 
17th marks the end of his City employment, it does not end a notable 
career in the practice of law. Indeed, his contributions to the City's 
telecommunications policies have been so great that several members of 
the City Council hope he will return as an advisor.
  As the City continues to negotiate franchise agreements and shape 
important telecommunication policies that impact the everyday lives of 
all Angelinos, we understand the value and depth of expertise that a 
faithful employee brings to the table at this critical time.
  Mr. Perez began his initial employment with the Office of the City 
Attorney in the Criminal Division and switched to the Civil Division 3 
years later. In that position he provided legal advice regarding public 
utilities such as telecommunications and energy, and transactional 
matters for the City's Information Technology Agency.
  Mr. Perez was the City's legal advisor for cable television 
franchising and regulation from 1981-2003, beginning with the initial 
wiring of the city in 1981 and culminating in the citywide franchising 
agreements in 1987. During this period, Mr. Perez had the distinguished 
honor of presenting an oral argument before the United States Supreme 
Court in 1986, in the Preferred Communications v. City of Los Angeles, 
476 U.S. 488. For this, we offer our sincere appreciation to Ed Perez 
for both his commitment to and invaluable understanding of these issues 
on behalf of the citizens of Los Angeles.
  When Mr. Perez transferred to the Department of Water and Power in 
June 2003, he continued to be one of the principal attorneys monitoring 
complex utility regulations for the City.
  He looks forward to more time with his wife Patricia, and their 
children, Christine and David, upon his retirement. I wish him all the 
best as he plans for an active retirement and sincerely thank him for 
his noteworthy accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of Los 
Angeles.

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