[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1995]
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  SHIRLEY SISK HONORED FOR DEDICATED SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE 
                             13TH DISTRICT

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor Shirley Sisk, the executive director of the League of Volunteers. 
Shirley Sisk founded the League of Volunteers in 1979. She served as 
president until accepting the position of executive director in 1989. 
For three decades, Shirley has worked in numerous ways to make our 
community a better place.
  From 1972 to 1993 Shirley served on the Newark City Council. During 
that time she was committed to responsible management of the city's 
policies, programs, and budgets. Her leadership resulted in a range of 
programs including the Human Relations Element of the General Plan, 
Music at the Grove, School/City Youth Committee, Volunteer of the Year 
Recognition, and Newarks of the World.
  Shirley is the founder and president of the annual Newark Days 
Celebration. The celebration is a shining example of volunteer support 
which is enthusiastically anticipated by the community each year.
  Shirley is also the founder and president of the Bay Area Cable 
Excellence Awards Program and the Society for the Preservation of 
Carter Railroad Resources. She is actively affiliated with the Ohlone 
College Foundation, the Business Leadership Council, and the Fremont 
Kiwanis.
  In 1994 the State of California recognized her outstanding service 
and numerous achievements by naming her Woman of the Year.
  On October 10, 1997, Shirley will be honored by her friends and 
colleagues at the Ohlone College Foundation's annual luncheon. I would 
like to join their commendation of her hard work on behalf of our 
community.

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