[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4762]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MAYOR PETE DAMES

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Pete Dames as he celebrates 17 years of dedication to the 
people of La Mirada, California. Pete began his service to La Mirada as 
a member of the La Mirada Parks and Recreation Commission in 1980 and 
has been involved in numerous civic, service, and educational 
organizations and programs ever since.
  Throughout his time on the City Council, Pete has focused on keeping 
La Mirada a safe, family-friendly, and thriving community. Pete was 
instrumental in maintaining a low crime rate and keeping La Mirada 
business-friendly.
  Pete's involvement in public service reaches far beyond the confines 
of the City Council's Chamber. His broad community service includes 
serving as President of the La Mirada Athletic Council, as an active, 
lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9148 and Knights 
of Columbus, and as a Board member of the La Mirada Youth Foundation 
and the Beatitudes of Our Lord School. He has received many prestigious 
awards including the Kiwanis Administrator of the Year, and the Kiwanis 
Governor's Award for Distinguished Service. He also received the Parent 
Teacher Association Honorary Service and Continuing Service Award, 
which honors those who have made significant contributions to the 
welfare of children and youth in the community.
  Today, Pete continues his dedication as a Delegate to the Southern 
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority and to the Southern 
California Association of Governments. He also serves as the City's 
liaison to the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.
  From one public servant to another, please join me in honoring Mayor 
Pete Dames for his service and dedication to the City of La Mirada and 
the community.

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