[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 27 (Monday, March 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
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                    TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA JANE BESSETTE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, March 4, 1996

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Roberta Jane 
Bessette, a dedicated community leader who is being honored as an 
inductee into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Roberta Jane Bessette has been involved in public health services for 
more than 30 years. As the visiting nurse director in San Mateo County, 
she has worked to support equal access to home health-care for 
everyone, regardless of race, religion, place of residence, or ability 
to pay. She promotes cultural diversity in hiring and has expanded the 
Visiting Nurse Association's home care program to rural and high crime 
areas where other agencies do not serve. With her vision and leadership 
skills, Roberta Jane Bessette started the much-needed home pediatric 
and psychiatric programs for the Visiting Nurse Association. She is 
also actively involved with the United Way County Leadership Board, the 
Foster City Friends of the Library, and the Health Plan Committee of 
San Mateo.
  Mr. Speaker, Roberta Jane Bessette is outstanding citizen and I 
salute her for her contributions and commitment to serving our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Roberta Jane 
Bessette and congratulate her on being inducted into the San Mateo 
County Women's Hall of Fame.

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