[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO FRED LEWIS MASON

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                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine, 
Fred Lewis Mason on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Mr. Mason was 
born on March 30, 1902 a half mile North of Stonyford School in Glenn 
County. Throughout his long life, Fred Mason has lived in different 
areas in the North State, yet always seemed to relocate back to the 
community of Stonyford.
  During the last hundred years, Fred Mason has been a farmer, member 
of the United States Forest Service, and eventually retired from the 
County of Colusa. An active member of his community, Mr. Mason has been 
a member of the Snow Mountain Lodge #271 for 78 years, the Eastern Star 
Lodge for 75 years, a past member of the Maxwell Fire Department, and 
former Grand Marshall for the Maxwell Rodeo Parade. Among the long list 
of Mr. Mason's achievements is the instrumental role he played in the 
development of the new Grapevine outside of Stonyford as well as his 
work to improve roads throughout Colusa County.
  Mr. Speaker, Fred Mason has lived through experiences that most can 
only read about in history books and throughout he has remained a 
dedicated member of his community. He has been a loving husband, 
father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On the occasion of his 
100th Birthday, he is more than deserving of this recognition and I 
urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable man.




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