[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 107 (Friday, July 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM SHAW

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 1997

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dear friend and a real talent. William Shaw, who helped shape the world 
around him for most of his 73 years, passed away recently. I know he 
will be sorely missed by all.
  To me and my family, Will will be remembered as an especially close 
friend. Together with my father, former California State Senator Fred 
Farr, and the renowned photographer Ansel Adams, he established the 
Foundation for Environmental Design in the early 1960's. ``We have art 
critics, music critics, theater critics, but we don't have any 
environmental critics. We need them badly, and I guess that's what you 
call us,'' Will is quoted as remarking in press reports at the time.
  Indeed, a superb environmentalist and architect, Will is responsible 
for some of the most beautiful manmade scenery our Nation has. The 
recipient of the renowned Prix de Rome, Will's portfolio includes the 
school or architecture at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo as well as the 
Buddhist Temple in Seaside and the restoration of the Highlands Inn and 
the Custom House. He was an outstanding member of his community and 
country.
  Born William Vaughn Shaw in Los Angeles on August 12, 1924, Will had 
lived in Monterey since 1954, and for the past 13 years in Pebble 
Beach. He was cofounder and past president of the Big Sur Foundation as 
well as the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. In 
addition, Will was past president of the Monterey History and Art 
Association and the Community Foundation of Monterey County.
  During this difficult hour, Mr. Speaker, my entire family wishes his 
wife, Mary, and half-brother, Steven the very best. Will will always 
remain in our hearts.

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