[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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                        TRIBUTE TO KATHY ADAMSON

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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 Kathy Adamson, an 
extraordinary 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.
  A native of Redwood City, Kathy Adamson has been a foster parent to 
more than four hundred children ranging in age from newborn to sixteen. 
Children in her temporary care have included drug exposed infants, 
shaken babies, toddlers, children with Attention Deficit Disorders, and 
adolescent girls. Kathy's home became a hospice for terminally ill 
infants, many of whom died in her loving arms. Since 1995 she has 
worked with San Mateo County Mental Health as an independent 
contractor, providing a variety of programs designed to help support 
parents and children in need. In recognition of her professionalism, 
her exceptional work and her compassion, Kathy was elected President of 
the San Mateo County Foster Care Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Kathy Adamson 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 Woman's Hall of Fame.

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