[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1036]
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 A RESOLUTION PRESENTING A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF 
                            GERTRUDE SCHWAB

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, Gertrude Schwab was born in 
Wilmington, California on November 6, in the year 1926, to Henry and 
Anna Viereck; she was the fourth of nine children; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab received her early education at Avalon 
Elementary and Phineas Banning High School in her hometown of 
Wilmington, California; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab married Bill Schwab on March 28, in the year 
1945, and from this union were born three sons: Michael, Frank, and 
David, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab raised her three sons, taking a strong 
participatory role in their upbringing through PTA, Cub Scouts and 
numerous other family oriented activities; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab attended Harbor College in Wilmington, 
earning her License of Vocational Nursing graduating on the Dean's list 
in 1973 enabling her to do the work she loved, caring for those in need 
at Kaiser Hospital in Harbor City and Harbor General Hospital; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab dedicated her life to community activism as 
a volunteer involved in political and social issues and activities 
essential to the advancement of the community of Wilmington; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab was appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles in 
1993 to a seat on the Harbor Commission, where she served with dignity 
and thoughtfulness for the citizens of Wilmington, who are most 
affected by Port issues; and
  Whereas, Gertrude Schwab, through her advocacy, made Wilmington a 
better place to live, touching the lives of countless people, including 
myself.
  Now therefore, be it resolved that Congresswoman Juanita Millender-
McDonald proudly recognizes this woman of dedication, courage, 
persistence and wisdom and her distinguished service to her community.

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