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“TRIBUTE TO FRANCES T. BANERJEE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E404 on March 21, 2002.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO FRANCES T. BANERJEE
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HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD
of california
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend Frances T.
(Frankee) Banerjee on twenty-five years of distinguished service to the City of Los Angeles. A very accomplished woman, Ms. Banerjee retires as the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
Ms. Banerjee has had a successful career working in many facets of transportation, including: Research Associate in the Urban Transportation Systems Laboratory at MIT, Strategic Planning Manager for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and consultant for the United States Department of Transportation.
Since joining the City, Ms. Banerjee has served in a variety of capacities. She began as Planning Manager for the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, where she oversaw the Los Angeles Downtown People Mover Program. She then served as the Transportation Manager for the Community Redevelopment Agency before becoming the Assistant Chief Legislative Analyst in 1988.
Frankee Banerjee joined the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation in 1994. Because of her excellent record in transportation, she was appointed by Mayor Richard Riordan as the first woman ever to hold the position of General Manager. She had the task of overseeing approximately 2,000 employees, as well as directing the activities of the Offices of Transportation Programs, Operations, Parking Management, and the Office of Organizational Support. The Office is responsible for design and development of all new projects, field and systems operations of the City's traffic signal system, transportation review of all new development, operation of the commuter express and community transit serving 26 City areas, management of parking programs, intersection control, and school crossing guard services. Under her management, the Department of Transportation has received national recognition for programs showcasing the development and deployment of advanced technologies, environmental achievements, and sensitive streetscape design.
In addition to her work with the City, Ms. Banerjee has been actively involved with numerous professional associations and has received numerous awards. Such awards include being named ``Employer of the Year 2001'' by the Women's Transportation Seminar and ``Affiliate Businesswoman of the Year 2000'' by the National Association of Business Owners.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to join Frankee Banerjee's family and friends in congratulating her on her retirement. I thank her for her exemplary performance, and her distinguished and dedicated service to the people of the City of Los Angeles. I wish her well in her future endeavors.
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