[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1763-E1764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ALFREDA H. ABBOTT

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                         HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Alfreda 
H. Abbott and her 25 years of dedicated and committed service to our 
community. A native of Oakland, CA, Ms. Abbott earned a Bachelor of 
Arts Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, 
Berkeley. Ms. Abbott has also been a recipient of many awards including 
the Allen Temple Baptist Church Outstanding Leadership Award, the Zeta 
Phi Beta Award, Ella Hill Hutch Political Action Award, Oakland 
Consumer Council Award, BWOPA Leadership Award and the East Oakland 
Democratic Club Democrat of the Year Award.
  Ms. Abbott played a very active role in the 1950's as an advocate for 
the Oakland Poverty Program and was an original member of the Oakland 
Black Caucus. Prior to 1972, Ms. Abbott served as a Deputy Probation 
Officer for Alameda County, and as a Group Counselor for the Social 
Services Bureau. Ms. Abbott has also served as Vice Chair of the 
Oakland Planning Commission. She has been affiliated with many 
organizations such as, the Oakland Museum Association, the Bay Area 
Urban League and Planned Parenthood.
  Ms. Abbott is also a founder and former Political Action Chairperson 
and serves currently as the lst Vice President for BWOPA, statewide.
  In 1985, Ms. Abbott was elected to the Board of Education, Oakland 
Unified School District, and in 1990, was elected to serve as Board 
President.
  Most recently, Ms. Abbott has served as the Administrative Aide for 
Senator Nicholas C. Petris, where she has rendered her outstanding 
services to the constituents of the 9th Senatorial District, and 
throughout the State of California.
  Because of her dedication and compassion, Ms. Abbott has been an 
invaluable part of the community and is very deserving of the highest 
commendations and public appreciation.
  It is with great honor that I pay tribute to an exemplary individual, 
who without fail has

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given of herself unselfishly to not only her community but to the State 
of California. I extend my congratulations on her retirement, and hope 
that the future holds only good endeavors.

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