[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SARAH PATRICIA McCAMMAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of Sarah 
Patricia McCamman, who died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, April 17. 
She was the sister of John McCamman, my Chief of Staff, who has been 
with me since I started my career here in the House of Representatives.
  Sarah was born in Bakersfield, California on November 27, 1951 to 
Gertrude Wachob and Kenneth Taylor McCamman. She was a Kansas City, MO 
resident for the past 26 years.
  She was a graduate of University of California at Davis with a 
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, and earned a Masters 
Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Kansas.
  Sarah was a pediatric nutritionist at the Kansas University Medical 
Center where she was the Director of Training and Nutrition in the 
Child Development Center. Sarah trained medical personnel to teach 
mothers breastfeeding techniques and taught parents of developmentally 
disabled children how to provide nutrition support.
  Sarah was recognized as Young Dietitian of the Year of the Kansas and 
Missouri Dietitian Association (1978 & 1981) and was awarded the US 
Public Health Service Medallion in 1986. She was listed in Outstanding 
Young Women of America (1977). She published numerous articles and 
training materials associated with lactation management education and 
promotion and lectured nationwide. Sarah was on the non-profit Board of 
Directors of Open Options for many years, and was key to the 
development of the Southern Road group home.
  In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Sarah traveled 
widely in Asia and Central America, and particularly enjoyed exotic and 
challenging destinations. Sarah was active in Chinese adoptive groups 
and in ensuring the continued interest of her adopted children in their 
native culture. Sarah and her daughters were active members of the All 
Souls Unitarian Universalist Church.
  She is survived by her two young daughters, Kai Li (7) and An Mei (3) 
McCamman; her partner Rick Zbinden; her mother, Gertrude Wachob 
McCamman formerly of Ventura, CA and now of Kansas City, sisters Claire 
Westdahl of Atlanta, GA, Jean McCamman of Oakland, CA; brother John 
McCamman of McLean, VA. She was devoted aunt to Meaghan, Sarah and 
Michael McCamman of Virginia and Steven and Jon Westdahl of Georgia. 
Sarah leaves behind many friends and associates.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in offering the McCamman family are 
sincerest thoughts and prayers as they cope with the loss of their 
beloved sister, aunt, mother, and friend.

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