[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 59 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E783]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO WALDO GIACOMINI

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2002

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Waldo Giacomini, a 
prominent West Marin citizen and rancher, who has just died at the age 
of 88. His life has left a strong imprint on the community.
  Mr. Giacomini bought 1,100 acres of mudflats in 1944 which he 
developed into a thriving dairy. In January 2000, he sold the bulk of 
this property to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for a nature 
preserve to be named the Waldo Giacomini Wetlands. In 1959 Mr. 
Giacomini co-founded the West Marin based organization, the Resource 
Conservation District, to promote good land stewardship in local 
agricultural areas by focusing on the prevention of erosion and water 
pollution.
  He was also known for his participation in local organizations such 
as the West Marin Lion's Club, Sacred Heart Church, and Sonoma County 
Trailblazers and was supportive of cultural and service groups such as 
the Dance Palace Community Center and Papermill Creek Children's Comer, 
his neighbors in Point Reyes Station. He was frequently seen walking 
around the town, greeting his many friends.
  A dedicated family man, Mr. Giacomini is survived by his four 
children as well as siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, 
several of whom continue in the ranching business.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Giacomini leaves us a legacy of caring for the 
community he called home. In remembering his frequent rendition of the 
tune, ``You are my Sunshine,'' I echo the words of that song in bidding 
him farewell: ``(He) made us happy when skies were gray.'' Waldo 
Giacomini will be missed!

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