[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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TRIBUTE TO C. BRADFORD JEFFRIES FOR RECEIVING THE MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 
       FROM THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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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 Mr. C. Bradford 
Jeffries, a devoted community leader, a long-time friend of the 
National Kidney Foundation, and the honoree of the foundation's 
northern California affiliate as its Man of the Year.
  Mr. Jeffries became involved with the Kidney Foundation by accepting 
the presidency of its northern California branch in 1970. He used his 
extraordinary management skills and unselfish commitment to expand 
KFNC, broadening its programs and services, increasing its volunteer 
base, and improving its funding base. By 1974 he made KFNC one of the 
best performing affiliates in the Nation.
  Mr. Jeffries has achieved singular distinction in our community 
through his nationally known expertise in venture capitalism and his 
generous mentoring of young law associates. He helped Silicon Valley 
become what it is today through a combination of law and business 
savvy. Beyond these important contributions, Mr. Jeffries has also 
found time to serve as city attorney for the town of Atherton.
  Perhaps most illustrative of why the Kidney Foundation is honoring 
Mr. Jeffries is his help in organizing Satellite Dialysis Centers, Inc. 
In 1974 Mr. Jeffries assisted in guaranteeing their first loan, then 
continued to build this small nonprofit into a company with annual 
revenues of $40 million which treats more than 1,500 patients a week.
  Mr. Speaker, this special man has always used his talents and gifts 
for the greatest possible benefit of our community. It's a privilege 
for Congress to honor him today.

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