[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 31 (Thursday, March 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E428]
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                         TRIBUTE TO HAZEL WOLF

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 1998

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, 
Hazel Wolf. On Saturday, March 21, 1998, hundreds of her friends will 
gather in Seattle celebrating her 100th birthday and giving thanks for 
her lifetime of dedication to the environment and human rights.
  Born in Victoria, British Columbia on March 10, 1898, Hazel emigrated 
to the United States in 1923 as a single mother seeking work to support 
her young daughter, eventually becoming a legal secretary. Hazel 
officially became a citizen in 1976 after devoting more than 50 years 
to making our country a better place to live.
  Through the years Hazel championed issues of importance for women, 
working people, human rights, and the environment. A true citizen of 
the world, her work has been recognized with awards by numerous 
international, state, and local organizations. On Saturday the Seattle 
Audubon Society will acknowledge the ``rare bird'' by announcing the 
creation of the Hazel Wolf Kids for the Environment Endowment. This 
fund will be dedicated to helping urban youth experience and appreciate 
nature, a lasting tribute to a woman who cherishes our nation's young 
people and loves the beauty of our natural world.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Hazel for demonstrating to us 
the value of a simple life adorned with the riches of a lifetime of 
service to humanity and nature. We wish her continuing vigor in pursuit 
of future endeavors.

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