[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E457]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SELMA RUBIN

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2000

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I bring to the attention of my 
colleagues an extraordinary woman, Selma Rubin who was revered by her 
colleagues, family, and friends on March 28 as she celebrated her 85th 
birthday in Santa Barbara, CA.
  I feel so proud to honor my friend and colleague, Selma. The 
community of Santa Barbara and I are enormously fortunate she made 
California her home. Selma represents the true definition of what it 
means to be a citizen--a citizen of the world. Her sensibilities have 
led her to dedicate her life to championing the causes of human rights, 
women's rights, the environment, poverty, and peace.
  Selma is on the board of over 30 local, state, and national 
organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association, American Civil 
Liberties Union, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Santa Barbara Grand 
Opera Association, The Sierra Club, Los Padres Chapter, and the 
Citizens Planning Association. These organizations represent the 
highest of philosophies in their purpose.
  Not only does she serve tirelessly, but she possesses the charisma to 
inspire others to participate. Every volunteer she has recruited has 
become a friend. She has as many friends as she has hats. And for every 
hat she dons, Selma wears it with a mind full of wisdom, compassion, 
and nobility.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure and inspiration for me and our 
community to be a part of Selma's mission and we are emboldened to 
continue her legacy. I truly feel privileged to represent Selma Rubin 
in Washington.

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