[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E544-E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BESSIE BAUGHN

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bessie Baughn, an 
exceptional citizen of San Mateo County, California, who will be 
inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame on Friday, 
March 26, 1999.
  Bessie Baughn's motto is: ``If there's a need, I fill it.'' This 
explains the amazing list of boards and organizations which Bessie 
currently is an integral part of. She has been named the Volunteer of 
the Year twice, the Woman of Distinction, and the Woman of the Year.
  Several of Bessie Baughn's achievements include founding the San 
Bruno Volunteer Services and Operation Video which provides videos to 
the residents of nursing homes. Bessie not only puts in time and 
energy, but also

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her own resources to help start and sustain these important programs 
and services. Bessie Baughn not only practices volunteerism, she 
preaches it as well. She writes a weekly column in the Independent 
where she encourages community work and volunteerism.
  Mr. Speaker, Bessie Baughn is an outstanding woman and I salute her 
for her remarkable contributions and commitment to our community. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring her on being inducted into the San 
Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.

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