[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LOUISE BASTILLE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 1994

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Louise Bastille, a 
dedicated community leader who is being honored as an inductee into the 
San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Louise Bastille was ordained a pastor in the United Church of Christ 
in 1981 when it was not common for women to assume such untraditional 
roles. As associate pastor of the Congregational Church of San Mateo, 
she has provided exceptional leadership while serving on the boards of 
the Interfaith Network for Community Help, the San Mateo County 
Organizing Project, and the Mid-Peninsula Emergency Task Force for the 
Homeless. This year Ms. Bastille established an outreach ministry for 
older adults called Tilton Travelers. In 1992, she went to Russia with 
the National Veterans Affairs Medical Musical Group to deliver food and 
clothing, as well as establish an exchange program for Russian 
chaplains.
  Mr. Speaker, Louise Bastille is an outstanding citizen and I salute 
her for her remarkable contributions and commitment to serving those in 
need. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Bastille and 
congratulate her on being inducted into the San Mateo County Women's 
Hall of Fame.

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