[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E75-E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO LYDIA BALDINI PIOMBO

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 11, 1995
  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lydia Baldini Piombo, 
an outstanding citizen of the 14th Congressional District who passed 
away last November after 70 extraordinary years of life. She was a 
devoted wife and the mother of 5 loving children, and the proud 
grandmother of 10. She was married to Frank Piombo, one of California's 
most distinguished jurists, for a remarkable 47 years, and was a 
partner in all he did.
  In addition to her family, Lydia Piombo's other great love was St. 
Anthony's Padua Dining Room in Menlo Park, CA. Through St. Anthony's 
exemplary efforts to feed the hungry, Lydia Piombo touched the lives of 
literally thousands of people. She served on St. Anthony's board for 15 
years, including a term as president, and guided the organization in 
its vital work with her intelligence, common sense, warmth, and always 
her wisdom. Our community has been enriched beyond measure because of 
her faithful devotion to serving those who were in need, alleviating 
their hunger of both the body and the spirit.
  Mr. Speaker, Lydia Baldini Piombo was a shining light amongst us, 
inspiring all who knew her or benefited from her care and concern. Her 
devotion to and understanding of humanity was unsurpassed as she lived 
each day embracing the belief that we are all God's children.
  She lives on through her children and grandchildren, through her 
devoted husband Frank, and all of us who were blessed to be part of her 
life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
noble woman who lived a life of purpose and extend our deepest sympathy 
to Frank Piombo, the Piombo children and grandchildren. Lydia Piombo's 
legacy is 
[[Page E76]] that she made each one of us better, and because of her 
our community and our country have been immeasurably bettered as well.


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