[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1970-E1971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING ZURETTI GOOSBY, JR., HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Zuretti Goosby, Jr., an extraordinary citizen of Humboldt County, 
California who has devoted his life to public service. He is being 
honored for his dedication to the highest and best principles of our 
democracy and for his contributions to the community.
  Zuretti Goosby, Jr., who serves as Field Representative for State 
Senator Wesley Chesbro, has been a respected leader dedicated to 
empowering the economically disadvantaged. He was the Executive 
Director of the Redwood Community Action Agency which provides a broad 
spectrum of services to those in need. He has tirelessly committed his 
time, knowledge and considerable skills to enhancing health care 
services to those who are underserved and continues his service on 
various community policy and planning committees and boards of 
directors, including the Community Open Door Health Centers and St. 
Joseph's Hospital Advisory Committee. In addition, he served as 
President of the Board of the National Native American AIDS Prevention 
Center and Vice President of the Board of the Volunteer Center of the 
Redwoods Advisory Council.
  Zuey Goosby, former Executive Director of the Yurok Tribe, has 
devoted himself to protecting the civil and human rights of all people, 
recognizing that many of our fellow citizens are still victimized by 
racism and poverty. He continues to contribute his efforts on behalf of 
indigenous cultures. He is committed to protecting the natural resource 
treasures of Northern California. He is a member of the City of Eureka 
Trails Committee and a member of the Board of Governors of the North 
Coast Regional Land Trust, the Humboldt Arts Council, Mainstreet Media 
Project and the Arcata Community Recycling Center.
  A highly regarded member of the North Coast community, Zuey Goosby 
was born in Oakland, California and grew up in San Francisco. He and 
his late wife Sara came to Humboldt County and raised their two 
daughters, Jenckyn and Dara with care and devotion. He is a master 
gardener, kayaker and active walker.
  Zuey Goosby is being recognized this year for his outstanding 
contributions to the political process by the Humboldt County 
Democratic Central Committee as the Democrat of the Year 2003.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Zuretti 
Goosby, Jr. for his unwavering commitment to the ideals and values that 
sustain our great country.

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