[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 39 (Thursday, April 11, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY RICHARDSON, RECIPIENT OF THE EXCELLENCE IN 
                          PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I rise today to bring to the 
Senate's attention the exemplary achievements and outstanding service 
of Nancy Richardson, a resident of Fresno, CA.
  Nancy Richardson has worked her whole adult life as a community 
activist and dedicated advocate for children. It is because of her 
superb work and commitment to the community that she is being honored 
with the Excellence in Public Service Award.
  Nancy has a long list of achievements in the community. She was a 
member of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees, served 
as a coordinator of the Interagency Council, served on the Fresno 
County Mental Health Board and was the first sworn Court Appointed 
Special Advocate, CASA, volunteer and now works on the Foster Care 
Oversight Committee. She is known for her integrity in all matters she 
undertakes. Her work is endless, and is devoted to helping children.
  Nancy Richardson is most deserving of this award and the outpouring 
of admiration that greets her each day. I am honored to pay tribute to 
her, and I encourage my colleagues to join me in wishing Nancy 
Richardson much continued success as she continues her dedicated 
service.

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