[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 96 (Thursday, July 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO PETE LICARI

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 1994

  Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Peter Paul 
Licari, a long-time associate in government and community affairs as 
well as a long-time friend. Pete recently lost his battle with cancer. 
Amazingly, as he battled cancer, he continued to remain active to the 
end as a supervisor for the third district in Sutter County, part of 
the district which I represent.
  Pete was elected to the county board in 1990 following a long career 
in education. He was noted as a unifying and calming force on the 
board, bringing together diverse viewpoints and establishing a positive 
rapport among members. Pete was a dedicated worker and committed public 
servant. He never gave less than 100 percent of himself to his work and 
for the people of Sutter County and its progress and well being.
  His commitment to the community was evident in the many extra 
responsibilities he assumed. Pete served on the Board of the Sacramento 
Area Council of Government and was an active member of the Yuba City 
Kiwanis Club, Seniors in Retirement, and the Amici Italani Club.
  While Pete Licari brought dedication and skill to his work with 
Sutter County, he made a further contribution to the community and to 
children during his many years as an educator. Pete was a popular 
teacher with the Yuba City Unified School District, 12 years as an 
industrial arts instructor, and 17 years as a vocational education 
coordinator. During his early years with the district he also doubled 
as a school bus driver. Pete would take on any task with his usual good 
nature and great willingness to do the job. His commitment to education 
extended to active involvement in the California Teachers Association. 
Pete served as president of the Yuba City Unified Education Association 
and also with various regional education groups.
  Pete Licari, born in Biwabik, MI, was foremost a devoted husband, 
father, and grandfather. Following service in the Army Air Corps during 
World War II and earning a BA degree from San Jose State University, 
Pete and his wife Lois settled in the Yuba-Sutter area. Pete and Lois 
stayed here together for the next 37 years as they reared three 
daughters, Barbara, Karen and Shirley and two sons, Paul and Douglas. 
He cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren. He had a 
close extended family of three brothers and three sisters. Nowhere was 
the family love more evident than at the memorial service for Pete this 
past May which was highlighted by words of love and remembrance from 
one of his sisters and a grandchild.
  Pete's death has left a void in the community, which will feel the 
loss of a great public servant and a loyal friend. Pete was a special 
person and he has left an indelible mark on the lives of the many 
people he touched.

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