[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 103 (Thursday, June 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
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           SAM HELWER AND FRANK P. BELOTTI MEMORIAL FREEWAYS

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                            HON. FRANK RIGGS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 22, 1995
  Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, this month, two portions of U.S. Highway 101 
in California's First Congressional District will be dedicated in honor 
of noted Californians--Sam Helwer and Frank P. Belotti.
  Sam Helwer was born in Russell, KS, on August 23, 1913. He served as 
district engineer for the State of California, Department of 
Transportation, district 1, from 1957 to 1967. Beginning his career in 
1936, he eventually served with five department of transportation 
districts. He developed a particular expertise in freeway interchange 
design. As district 1 engineer, he was responsible for all units of the 
northwestern California highway system, running approximately 300 miles 
north and south, and 70 to 80 miles from east to west, including a 
portion of historic Highway 101. In 1964, he was able to expedite the 
recovery of the north coast's highway system from a record winter 
storm.
  Frank P. Belotti served as a member of the California Legislature 
from 1950 to 1972. He was an effective advocate of preserving the 
unique scenic beauty of the redwood groves and was instrumental in 
securing the legislation that made possible the freeway bypass of the 
groves and the preservation of the existing State highway designated as 
the ``Avenue of the Giants.''
  It is a fitting tribute to each of these men that portions of the 
highway that meant so much to them is being named in their honor. I 
offer my congratulations to their families, including Mrs. Sam 
``Dordy'' Helwer of west Sacramento, and Mrs. Delphine Belotti of 
Eureka.


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