[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO BETTY JEAN STANLEY SEYFERTH

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 16, 1997

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
wonderful woman and a good friend, who recently passed away. Betty Jean 
Stanley Seyferth, who devoted much of her life to the people and causes 
of California's beautiful central coast, will be remembered as much for 
what she contributed to those around her, as who she was and what she 
stood for.
  You see, for as much as Betty was a model citizen, she was a model 
person. Selfless and kind, she brought a smile to those around her. I 
can remember that as Monterey County Supervisor, I had the honor of 
naming Betty to the Monterey County Housing Authority. She subsequently 
went on to serve as commissioner, vice chairwoman, and chairwoman, 
until her resignation in 1994.
  Prior to this, Betty attended Whittier College and received a 
bachelor's degree in psychology and education from San Jose University. 
She earned a certificate in human services from the University of 
California at Santa Cruz. Betty was a social worker for many years, 
working for Santa Clara County, Alameda County, and Monterey County. 
She retired from the Monterey County Department of Social Services in 
1977.
  Besides her own work, Betty also worked with her husband Harold in 
the real estate business, developing shopping centers and housing 
developments in Santa Clara County. The couple owned and operated Boone 
Chance Kennels in Hollister and ranches in Santa Clara and San Benito 
counties.
  Betty was a member of a string ensemble and two piano ensembles as 
well as a skilled piano and organ instructor. She was an accompanist 
for vocalists, an organist for her church and belonged to numerous 
community and philanthropic organizations, including: the Railroad 
Brotherhood Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, several Parent 
Teacher Associations, the League of Women Voters, the California 
Federation of Woman's Clubs, the Girl Scouts of America, the Doris Day 
Pet Foundation, and the YWCA.
  Mr. Speaker, all who knew Betty Seyferth, miss her tremendously. She 
was an outstanding person and a fabulous wife, mother, and friend. I 
wish her husband, Harold, her daughter, Mimi, and the rest of her 
family the very best during these trying days.

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