[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 150 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1985]
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                      CONGRATULATING JUSTINA BORBA

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Justina 
Borba for receiving a 2001 Common Threads Award. This award is 
presented to women in agriculture who have made a remarkable 
contribution to their community through volunteer work and 
philanthropy.
  Justina Borba has been involved in her family's farm on the Westside 
of California's Central Valley since the early 1940's. She and her 
husband, Ross, raised three children who run the farm today. She has 
been involved with several community organizations, including the Girl 
Scouts, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Marjaree 
Mason Center, Agricultural Education Foundation, American Epilepsy 
Foundation, Valley Children's Hospital, and Community Hospitals of 
Fresno. St. Agnes Hospital awarded Justina the ``Christ the Healer'' 
award for her community involvement.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Justina Borba for earning a 
2001 Common Threads Award. She has shown outstanding involvement, not 
only in agriculture, but also in strengthening her community. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Ms. Borba a bright future and 
continued success.

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