[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E122]
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                        IN TRIBUTE TO HAZEL WOLF

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2000

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, 
Hazel Wolf. Having achieved her goal to have a foot in three centuries, 
Hazel passed away on January 19, 2000 at the young age of 101. Tomorrow 
I hope to join hundreds of her friends gathering in my district to 
celebrate her life of tenacious dedication to the environment and human 
rights.
  Hazel was born in Victoria, British Columbia on March 10, 1898. She 
immigrated to the United States in 1923 as a single mother seeking work 
to support her young daughter. After a successful career as a legal 
secretary, Hazel officially became a citizen in 1976.
  Through all her years Hazel championed issues of importance for 
women, working people, human rights, and the environment. A true 
citizen of the world, her efforts were recognized with awards by 
numerous international, national, state, and local organizations. Her 
work continues in the hearts of all who were privileged to share her 
goals and projects.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in tribute to Hazel for demonstrating to 
us the value of a life of simplicity adorned with the riches of 
gracious service to humanity and nature. We will miss her wit and 
wisdom, and we will cherish her memory by pursuing her lessons of love 
and understanding for all living creatures.

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