[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
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                          HONORING BETTY BROWN

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an extraordinary 
wife, mother, and citizen recently named 1998 Carpinterian of the Year: 
Betty Brown.
  Betty began her years of exemplary service in Carpinteria, California 
as a member and leader of the Eastern Star, a service organization and 
social group where she assumed the role of Worthy Matron in 1965. In 
the 1960's, Betty served as a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls and 
continued to be a role model for young women. This devotion was seen in 
her involvement with the Children's Home Society, which helped unwed 
mothers and orphans with family counseling and adoption services. Betty 
was actively involved in the Carpinteria auxiliary called Los 
Chiquitos.
  Betty's commitment to advancing the success and happiness of 
adolescent girls was again evident through her commitment to Girls 
Incorporated of Carpinteria. She was a critical force in the Girls, 
Inc. building project, dedicating countless hours to raising funds for 
the new facility. Betty has also served as a national member of the 
Board of Trustees for Girls, Inc.
  The Carpinteria Community Church, Carpinteria Rotary Club, the 
Carpinteria Republican Women, the Capinteria Women in Agriculture and 
the American Heart Association have all benefited from Betty's desire 
to serve her community.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Betty Brown for her extraordinary service to 
young women and the Carpinteria community, and honor her as the 1998 
Carpinterian of the Year.

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