[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 150 (Monday, September 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO HAZEL CRAWFORD, A GREAT COMMUNITY LEADER

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 1995

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on October 22, 1995, friends and 
associates of Hazel Crawford will honor her many accomplishments. 
Eighty-seven years young, Hazel has spent her life exemplifying the 
best aspects of humanity as a pioneer in civil rights for women and 
minorities, and a champion of children's causes.
  Undaunted after having to leave school in the fourth grade, Hazel 
went on to have a long career as a State-licensed cosmetologist. 
Believing that education is the key to improving life, she went back to 
school. At the age of 63, she received her high school diploma.
  Hazel has long been very active in her community. She became the 
cofounder of the first State-licensed day care facility in northern 
Dade County. In recognition and tribute to her outstanding work, the 
city of North Miami Beach named their permanent day care facility in 
her honor.
  Further demonstrating her political acumen, she founded the Voters 
Council of North Miami Beach. The group has registered more than 1,500 
people to vote, and has encouraged citizen participation on local 
government committees and boards. This year, the voters council 
provided two students each with $500 college scholarships.
  Hazel is a charter member of the Dade County Commission on the Status 
of Women and received the first local award presented by the Dade 
County Chapter of NOW. In addition, she volunteers with the League of 
Women Voters and the Orange Blossom Beautician Sorority.
  I am sure that my colleagues will agree with me that Hazel's record 
of public service is unparalleled. A very dear and trusted friend, I 
wish for Hazel 87 more years of success.

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