[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO DENNIS P. ZINE, MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 28, 2013

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
leadership and public service of Dennis P. Zine, Member of the Los 
Angeles City Council. For the last twelve years, Councilmember Zine has 
represented the interests of the San Fernando Valley on the Los Angeles 
City Council, expanding recreation opportunities for Valley residents, 
fighting against waste and abuse in public agencies and supporting law 
enforcement efforts to keep our streets safe.
   Councilman Zine has a well-earned reputation in the San Fernando 
Valley for his deep commitment to local community and non-profit groups 
as well as his lively presence at community events. Every year I look 
forward to sharing the stage with the Councilman at the appropriately 
titled ``Dennis P. Zine 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Warner 
Center.''
   Before his election to the City Council, Dennis served for 28 years 
on the front lines of the Los Angeles Police Department. During that 
time, Dennis rose to the rank of Sergeant, was honored as officer of 
the year by the California Highway Patrol and was elected three times 
to the Board of Directors of the Police Protective League.
   Always working to improve the quality of life for the residents of 
the San Fernando Valley, Councilman Zine formed P.O.S.S.E. (People 
Organizing a Safe, Secure Environment), a volunteer group in which 
hundreds of concerned citizens can work to rid their communities of 
graffiti, neglected properties, abandoned cars and other nuisances.
   Dennis is blessed with two sons, Chris and Eric. Like his father 
before him, Chris is a Sergeant with the LAPD while Eric is a champion 
race pilot and flight instructor.
   Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my gratitude to Dennis Zine and thank 
him for his tenure of outstanding public service to the residents of 
the San Fernando Valley. Dennis Zine is an extraordinary leader whose 
service deserves to be recognized for all that he has done and will 
continue to do for our community.

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