[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1837]
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                         TRIBUTE TO MARIE HAFF

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 1997

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartfelt 
congratulations to my constituent, Marie Haff, on her birthday. This 
past June 29, 1997, Marie Haff turned 80 years young.
  Marie Haff, a resident of Pleasanton, CA, is a strong believer in 
family, hard work, and education. She is the proud mother of three 
daughters, grandmother of nine children, and great grandmother of 
three. Although Marie officially retired in 1982 from her job, manager 
of Northern California Credit Bureaus, she certainly has not stopped 
working. Currently, she is a trustee emeritus of Western Management 
Institute of Washington, DC, and serves as executive secretary of 
Associated Credit Bureaus of California. In addition to this already 
busy schedule, Marie attends classes at the local college, and last 
year at the age of 79, set out to conquer the information age by 
obtaining her first computer.
  For many years Marie has served as a volunteer for local charities. 
She is active in promoting womens rights, and chaired the national 
committee which wrote the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, giving women 
the right to have their own credit records. For her efforts she has 
received many awards, including the Soroptomist Woman of the Year 
Award, International Credit Association Outstanding Leadership Award, 
and the Distinguished Service Award, California Department of Consumer 
Affairs.
  I am proud to know Marie Haff. I offer her my warmest 
congratulations, and best wishes for all the years ahead.

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