[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
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              HONORING JANET CARLSEN OF NEWMAN, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to recognize the recipient 
of the John T. Silveira Award for 2000, my good friend, Janet Carlsen.
  Janet is being recognized on Saturday, June 17th by the Newman 
Chamber of Commerce for her unselfish commitment to the community. 
Janet served as a member of the Newman City Council for twelve years. 
She then served 10 years as the first woman Mayor of Newman. Janet has 
never ceased to work on behalf of those who cannot help themselves. She 
has served with distinction on Gustine-Newman Soroptimist 
International, Orestimba 50-Plus Club, Newman's Women's Club, Newman 
Garden Club, Orestimba High School Booster Club, Rebekah Lodge, Newman 
Chamber of Commerce, Gustine Chamber of Commerce, the Newman Fall 
Festival Committee and the Stanislaus County Commission on Aging.
  In 1993, Janet was recognized for her many civic contributions when 
the Newman City Council declared March 2, 1993 as Janet Carlsen Day. I 
consider it an honor to again recognize my dear friend, Janet Carlsen, 
for her fine leadership and dedication to our community.




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