[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1124]
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                   HONORING THE MEMORY OF JUDY MARRON

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2003

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a saddened heart at the 
passing on of Judy Marron, beloved wife of Owen Marron, and devoted 
mother of six children.
  Judy began her career in the State of California Department of 
Transportation, and then worked for the Heavy Highway Association until 
1975. In 1978 Judy returned to employment as a clerk with the State 
Department of Transportation, rising through various positions to 
become executive secretary to the director of the department. In 1984 
she became the national recruiter of engineers for the Department of 
Transportation.
  In 1987, Judy went to work for the State Department of Health, where 
she retired as building manager for the department headquarters in 
Berkeley. She worked tirelessly to integrate women into the building 
trades and increase employment access for disabled individuals at the 
Berkeley facility.
  Upon her retirement, Judy continued her activism and was retained as 
a consultant for various special projects, including a new health 
facility under development in Richmond, California.
  Judy held memberships in the National University Alumni Association, 
American Association of Professional Women, The Association of 
Executive Secretaries in State Service, ACLU, National Wildlife 
Federation, Soroptomists of the East Bay, and the California State 
Employees' Association, SEIU Local 1000.
  As an ardent advocate for the rights of working people, women, and 
disabled individuals, Judy contributed much to the labor movement. She 
provided valuable assistance to her husband, Owen, during his long 
tenure as executive secretary-treasurer of the Central Labor Council of 
Alameda County. Judy could always be counted on to help with marches, 
rallies, electoral activities, Labor Day picnics, Unionist of the Year 
events and other important functions to support the community and 
further the goals of the labor movement.
  Judy leaves a legacy of activism filled with caring, commitment and 
devotion. Her family and all who were privileged to know and work with 
her will miss her.

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