[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 26 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MARGARET AZEVEDO

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2001

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Ms. Margaret Azevedo. 
Margaret Azevedo, a long-time progressive in Marin County, exemplified 
the very best in public service to our community. During her 45 years 
of activism, Margaret was known for her thorough and balanced approach 
to preserving our environment. Her tireless efforts on behalf of the 
people of Marin and their quality of life earned her the respect and 
admiration of all who knew her.
  As a member of many organizations including the Marin County Planning 
Commission, the North Central Regional Coastal Commission, the Coastal 
Conservancy, the Bay Area Transportation Study Commission, the 
Association of Bay Area Government's Housing Task Force, the League of 
Women Voters, the Marin Council for Civic Affairs and the Point Reyes 
National Seashore Foundation Margaret worked endlessly to enhance the 
long-term health of the Northbay community. She was known for her 
breadth of knowledge as well as a keen sense of humor.
  Margaret Azevedo is credited with preserving 240,200 acres of open 
space as well as playing a major role in the establishment of the 
Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Richardson Bay Audubon 
Sanctuary. Her numerous awards--such as the San Francisco Examiner's 10 
most distinguished women of the Bay Area, Marin Women's Hall of Fame 
and the League of Women Voters' Bunny Lucheta Award for Outstanding 
Public Service in Marin County--are a testament to the success of her 
efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, Margaret's death in December 2000, leaves a void in 
Marin that will be impossible to fill as well as a legacy that 
demonstrates the value of an individual's dedication to preserving and 
bettering our environment and our world.




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