ANOTHER HONOR IS IN THE MAIL FOR HEARN.Byline: Bill Hillburg Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - A plan to name a San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. post office after Chick Hearn was put in the proverbial refrigerator Monday as the House voted unanimously to honor the late great voice of the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Lakers. A bill introduced by Rep. Brad Sherman Bradley J. "Brad" Sherman (born October 24 1954) is an American politician. He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing California's At-large congressional district. would name the Encino facility, at 5805 White Oak Ave., the Francis Dayle ``Chick'' Hearn Post Office. Hearn and his wife, Marge, lived in Encino for more than 20 years. Hearn, who called 3,362 Lakers games on TV and radio from 1965 to 2001, died Aug. 5 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital in the Northridge town of Los Angeles, California, USA. It is currently operated by Catholic Healthcare West. History The hospital was founded in 1955 by Dr. from injuries suffered in a fall at his home. He was 85. ``He meant so much to millions of Lakers fans, and my colleagues in Congress have done the right thing by passing this bill to honor his life,'' said Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks. Quick Senate passage is expected of a companion bill co-sponsored by Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U.S. Senator from California, having held office as a senator since 1992. She is a member of the Democratic Party. and Barbara Boxer. |
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