[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E491]
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                       HONORING ELIZABETH McCABE

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Elizabeth McCabe 
on the occasion of her being selected as a recipient for the 2002 
Common Threads Award. Common Threads is a joint venture of the 
Agricultural Education Foundation, California State University, 
Fresno's College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, and AG ONE 
Foundation. The award is given to women who have made a remarkable and 
visible contribution to the enhancement of their communities with their 
time and/or contributions. Honorees must live in Fresno, Kings, Madera, 
Merced, or Tulare County. They should have past or present roots in 
agriculture while showing outstanding involvement in a variety of 
community activities in addition to agriculture. The honorees make a 
difference with their philanthropic giving which serving as visible and 
credible role models for other women.
  Mrs. McCabe's life has been dedicated to the growth of agriculture 
and education. Elizabeth has spent countless hours involved in 4-H Club 
and Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities. In 1972 she and a 
friend began the Mission 4-H Club. A leaders for 15 years, Elizabeth 
assumed the responsibility of making sure the kids traveled to five 
fairs a year. She is a 20 year member of the Merced Chapter, California 
Women for Agriculture and served as their President. She remains very 
active in 4-H, FAA, and California Women for Agriculture activities.
  Elizabeth has a great respect for education which is why she works 
diligently for the Friends of the Library and is a strong supporter of 
organizations which fund scholarships. She has served as President for 
the Merced County School Board Association, the United Methodist Women, 
and as Treasurer for the Merced Senior, Inc. Elizabeth is a leader of 
philanthropy in her community and a guiding light to all.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Elizabeth McCabe for her 
outstanding service and commitment to education and agriculture. I urge 
my colleagues to join me in wishing Elizabeth many years of continued 
success.

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