[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO PEGGY CALDWELL BEESON

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                            HON. FRANK RIGGS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Peggy 
Caldwell Beeson, who passed away this month. I, along with many other 
Northern Californians, cherished the friendship of Peggy who, with her 
husband Phillip, contributed greatly to our community.
  Peggy had a special talent for sharing her visions with others and 
making them want to be a part of her ideas. This talent for consensus 
building and motivating others allowed her to accomplish things that 
most people would never attempt.
  Over the years, Peggy was involved with a number of community action 
committees, including the Parent Teacher Association, the Lake 
Elephants Club, and the Konocti Lioness Club. She also served as 
Executive Director for Californians for a Drug Free Youth, President of 
the Conejo Republican Action Committee, and Director of the Riviera 
Yacht and Golf Club.
  Peggy and Phillip raised four daughters: Karen, Lindsay, Cynthia, and 
Heidi. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
  Peggy Beeson's dedication to community and family should be held as a 
model for others. I have personally seen the results of Peggy's efforts 
and was impressed time and again with her hard work and determination. 
Her vision, innovation and accomplishments will benefit the people of 
Lake County for a long time.

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