[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING AMEY STONE

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
contributions of Amey Stone, Trustee of the Peralta Community College 
District, on the occasion of her retirement from 17 years of dedicated 
service.
  Amey has long been active in the areas of government affairs and 
civic leadership in the East Bay. A resident of Alameda, she has served 
the city not only as a Planning Commissioner, but also as City 
Councilwoman and Vice Mayor. Furthermore, she has served by 
Presidential appointment on a number of national committees specific to 
women's needs and affairs. In addition to her role as a leader in 
Alameda County, Amey has also been active in civic affairs in several 
other countries. Having lived on three continents throughout her 
lifetime, Amey has been recognized by the Presidents of France as well 
as Turkey for the contributions she made while living in those 
countries.
  Amey has also led a long and distinguished career as a Trustee of the 
Peralta Community College District. Elected to her first 4-year term in 
1987, Amey has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the 
improvement of the state of higher education in California. She served 
for many years not only on the California Community College Trustees' 
Education and Legislative Committees, but was also a member of the 
Alameda County School-to-Career Taskforce. Held in high regard by the 
students in her district, Amey has always been known for her receptive 
and respectful approach to student concerns and issues. She tirelessly 
served the District in this capacity for 17 years until her retirement 
on August 31, 2004.
  On September 28, 2004, Amey will be honored in Oakland, California, 
by the Board of Trustees of the Peralta Community College District. I 
would like to take this opportunity to commend her exceptional 
contributions not only to the advancement of higher education in 
California, but also for her role as a leader in the areas of women's 
issues and local government. By remaining active in and dedicated to 
these important areas, Amey has contributed immeasurably to Alameda 
County and the East Bay, and the 9th Congressional District salutes and 
congratulates her for her many years of invaluable service.

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