[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 85 (Monday, June 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF EAST 
                           SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the League of Women 
Voters of East San Gabriel Valley for its dedication to increase 
participation in the democratic processes of government.
  Founded in 1956 as the Provisional League of Women Voters of West 
Covina, the organization was officially recognized by the National 
League of Women Voters in 1958. When the group's name changed to the 
League of Women Voters of East San Gabriel Valley in 1969, the chapter 
was the second largest in the state of California. Today the group 
serves communities in more than 20 cities in Southern California.
  The League provides a host of services to fulfill its fundamental 
mission of providing non-partisan information to citizens that will 
encourage them to participate in all levels of government and to 
influence public policy through education and advocacy. Citizens in my 
district have benefited from activities such as a year-round voter 
information service, candidate forums during election season, summaries 
about Los Angeles County ballot measures, explanations of new voting 
devices and voter registration drives.
  I am proud to have this commendable public service organization in my 
district. Their efforts to educate our community about the importance 
of voting and political participation are helping to produce a well-
informed electorate that fights for the issues that are important to 
working men and women.

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