[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MILDRED ANN ``MILLIE'' BESSIRE

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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 Mildred Ann ``Millie'' 
Bessire, a dedicated community leader who is being honored as an 
inductee into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Mildred Ann ``Millie'' Bessire has dedicated countless hours to 
improving the lives of children, particularly young girls, in San Mateo 
County. She has spent over 50 years in Girl Scouting, including more 
than 20 years actively leading a two-week long Girl Scout Day Camp, 
establishing it as an ongoing program in which she currently acts as 
Day Camp Administrator. Ms. Bessire also has been active in the Parent 
Teachers Association (PTA) for over 30 years, serving as President at 
the local and council levels. In addition, she has developed the 
expertise of others by recruiting and training adult volunteers, 
including her own grown daughters who are now active in the Girl 
Scouting program. In recognition of her volunteer efforts, she has been 
given numerous awards, including the PTA Honorary Service Award at the 
local, council, and district levels and the 1997 Women Helping Women 
Award from the Soroptomists.
  Mr. Speaker, Mildred Ann ``Millie'' Bessire 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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