[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 27 (Monday, March 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E266-E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE COOKE

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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 Jacqueline 
Cooke, a dedicated community leader who is being honored as an inductee 
into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame as a Young Woman of 
Excellence.
  Jacqueline Cooke has been an active participant in student 
government, athletics, and music from her first day at Burlingame High 
School. She has developed outstanding leadership skills and maintained 
a consistent honor roll academic standing. Jacqueline Cooke is one of 
two seniors representing Burlingame High School in a community 
coalition dedicated to linking students with senior citizens. She has 
also played an important role in developing ``Freshman Gathering,'' a 
program designed to help ninth graders make the transition from middle 
school to high school. Jacqueline Cooke is currently student body 
president and was recently voted the Senior Who Contributed the Most. 
Her volunteer activities range from fundraising for AIDS research to 
collecting teddy bears for needy children.
  Mr. Speaker, Jacqueline Cooke is an outstanding citizen and I salute 
her for her contributions and commitment to serving our community. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jacqueline Cooke and 
congratulate her on being inducted into the San Mateo County Women's 
Hall of Fame as a Young Woman of Excellence.

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                TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE FLORENCE RHOADS

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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 Florence 
Rhoads, a dedicated community leader who is being honored as an 
inductee into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Florence Rhoads has more than two decades of community service to her 
credit, including more than 12 years on the San Mateo City Council, 
with three terms as mayor. As a dedicated local elected official, she 
served on the public safety committee of the League of California 
Cities and the Association of Bay Area Government's executive board. 
With her strong leadership skills, Florence Rhoads chaired the San 
Mateo County Council of Mayors, the County Criminal Justice Council, 
and the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Commission. Her community 
activism also goes beyond her work in local government. She is actively 
involved with community groups such as the American Association of 
University Women, the West San Mateo Homeowners' Association, the 
League of Women Voters, and the San Mateo Arboretum Society.
  Mr. Speaker, Florence Rhoads is an outstanding citizen and I salute 
her for her countless contributions and commitment to serving our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Florence Rhoads 
and congratulate her on being inducted into the San Mateo County 
Women's Hall of Fame.

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