[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 105 (Monday, July 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1443]
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  RECOGNIZING NORMAN AND LINDA MANZER FOR BEING WORLD CITIZENS OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Norman 
and Linda Manzer for being named St. Helena World Citizens of the Year 
2002. As residents of St. Helena for over 30 years, they have continued 
to make positive contortions to my hometown.
  Norm and Linda Manzer have dedicated their lives to making their 
city, their country and the world better through community service. 
Norm and Linda have made thirteen trips to Russia in the past decade 
for humanitarian work with Rotary International, which is an 
organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who 
provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all 
vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Norm and 
Linda have been instrumental in Rotary International's Children of 
Russia Project. Norm and Linda's tireless work to improve the lives of 
the Russian people has been invaluable.
  Norm has worked as a General Insurance Agent for 29 years. His 
insurance office has grown along with the St. Helena community to 
provide for over 1200 families. He has volunteered his time to a number 
of organizations. He served as President of the Silverado Chapter of 
the American Red Cross, President of the St. Helena Chamber of 
Commerce. He is a member of the Napa County Farm Bureau and the co-
founder of Friends of Napa Valley. He has lectured at Pacific Union 
College and St. Helena High School.
  Linda has dedicated her life to her family and community. In addition 
to her community service work, she and Norm raised two wonderfully 
successful children.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the achievements of Norm 
and Linda Manzer. The town of St. Helena, the entire Napa Valley, and 
our nation should aspire to achieve the success of these two great 
Americans.

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