[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 207 (Friday, December 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2450-E2451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO KARIN URQUHART

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 1995

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my district's 
most dedicated and respected individuals, Karin Urquhart. The Marin 
Conservation League [MCL] and the community is conducting ``A Toast to 
Karin Urquhart'' to celebrate her visionary leadership.
  Since 1976, Karin has served the Marin Conservation League. First as 
a member of the board of directors, then president from 1977 to 1979, 
and later as the executive director, and is one of the most recognized 
leaders of Marin's environmental community.
  Karin Urquhart has improved the quality of life in Marin County 
through her enthusiasm and experience. Her professional and volunteer 
work is truly impressive. In addition to her MCL work, Karin has served 
the Marin County Board of Supervisors as an appointee to the Marin 
County Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Commission for a decade and, 
most recently, she was appointed trustee to the Marin Community 
Foundation.
  As an example of her commitment to the county, Karin currently is 
president of the Marconi Conference Center Board, and board 

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member of Marin Conservation Corps, Environmental Forum, Marin 
Agricultural Land Trust, and Digital Village to name a few. She has 
been recognized by induction into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame, 
received the national Conservation Award from Daughters of the American 
Revolution, and named the Executive Director of the Year for Excellence 
in Developing Community Partnerships.
  It has been my please and privilege to work with Karin over the last 
several years on important issues such as protecting wetlands and 
preserving agriculture and open space. I particularly appreciated her 
coming to Washington, DC to testify in favor of my bill to expand the 
Pt. Reyes National Seashore. It's been a pleasure working with such a 
capable and compassionate person. I continue to be impressed by her 
dedication and vision. She is a role model for all.
  On the occasion of her retirement from Marin Conservation League, and 
as we celebrate Karin's years of service to this community, I wish to 
recognize Karin for her commitment to the people of Marin County, and 
to thank her for her outstanding record of public service. Marin County 
owes a great deal of gratitude for the tireless efforts of Karin over 
the years. Time and again she has extended herself on behalf of many 
people and for many causes.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Karin Urquhart 
as her many friends and supporters celebrate and toast her at the Marin 
Rod & Gun Club in San Rafael. I extend my hearty congratulations and 
best wishes to Karin, and to her husband Don, for continued success 
now, and in the years to come, and I consider it an honor to be her 
friend.

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