[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
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                         TRIBUTE TO IRENE PAPAN

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Irene Papan, a 
dedicated community leader who is being honored as an inductee into the 
San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Irene Papan has dedicated ten years and countless hours to John's 
Closet, a non-profit foundation she established in 1988 in memory of 
her late son John. John's Closet is an all-volunteer program that 
provides new clothing to more than 6,000 children in San Mateo County. 
Mrs. Papan believes that the new clothes promote confidence and self 
esteem, enabling low income children to more fully participate in 
school. She and her husband, The Honorable Louis J. Papan, have also 
established a Memorial Scholarship Fund that awards scholarships to 
special education programs and late blooming high school seniors. Mrs. 
Papan has been recognized by the cities of Pacifica, Daly City, and 
South San Francisco for her tireless efforts on behalf of children and 
was featured on a television program that focused on outstanding 
community volunteers.
  Mr. Speaker, Irene Papan is an outstanding citizen and I salute her 
for her remarkable contributions and commitment to our community. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring and congratulating her on being 
inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.

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