[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 27, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
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                      IN FOND MEMORY OF JUDY BOGGS

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in great sorrow to remember the 
life of Judy Boggs. Judy passed away suddenly on Monday, February 25th. 
She will be greatly missed, not only by my staff and me, but by 
countless members of the community which she served so thoughtfully 
over the past 30 years.
  Judy grew up in Portland, Oregon and graduated from the University of 
Washington. She had a passion for the university's football team, and 
it was in 1961 when the Huskies played in the Rose Bowl that Judy was 
introduced to Pasadena and the surrounding areas which she grew to 
love. After marrying Mr. Dale Boggs, she moved from the Pacific 
Northwest to La Canada Flintridge in the mid-1960s and was a resident 
of that community for over 30 years.
  Judy will long be regarded as one of the most influential Democratic 
political activists in the foothills communities of my Congressional 
District. She began her political career by volunteering for the 1972 
presidential campaign of George McGovern, but her involvement in local 
politics began in 1973 when she co-founded ACT, a non-partisan action 
group which over the years has supported campaigns for elected leaders 
serving the foothill communities in the California state Assembly and 
Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Most recently Judy served as a Senior Field Deputy to State Senator 
Jack Scott. It is in this capacity that my staff and I grew to respect 
Judy for her wealth of experience and knowledge, and to love her for 
her charm, grace and dignity. She possessed an unmatched spirit, and 
brought joy and laughter to all who had an opportunity to work with 
her.
  I believe the former mayor of Pasadena, the Honorable Kathryn Nack, 
said it best when she commented, ``You don't meet a Judy Boggs in this 
world and not . . . want to see her all the time.'' Judy's bright smile 
and quick wit were adored by all who were lucky enough to have Judy in 
their lives, and we will always carry a terrific fondness and love for 
her.
  I ask all Members of the United States House of Representatives to 
pause and join me today in honoring the life of Judy Boggs, for her 
many gifts, most especially her friendship. She will be missed by many 
people.

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