[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO CARL AND MARILYN BAKER-MADSEN

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to two of Hayward, 
California's outstanding citizens, Carl and Marilyn Baker-Madsen. 
Marilyn and Carl are celebrating 50 years of service as they retire 
from their employment in the city of Hayward.
  Marilyn has been the Library Director of the Hayward Public Library 
since October 1985. During her tenure, the Library has implemented a 
number of programs and services with outstanding demonstrable outcomes 
that are models for libraries in other cities. In the fall of 1996, 
Marilyn was recognized at the California Library Association Annual 
Conference as Librarian of the Year for outstanding service to 
libraries. In January 2000, she received the Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Celebration Committee Annual Community Service Award which honors 
individuals who have contributed substantially to keeping Dr. King's 
work alive and active in the Hayward community. In October 2001, she 
received the Hayward City Employee Award for volunteering in the 
community beyond work commitments. In November 2003, Marilyn received 
the HEARTS of Service Award for demonstrating commitment to the 
organizational values of the city of Hayward.
  Carl is retiring from his position as equipment manager for the city 
of Hayward. He is described as an employee who goes beyond the call of 
duty to serve his community and stands tall in his field. He has 
volunteered over many years, in many capacities to benefit Hayward. He 
was named Hayward City Employee Volunteer of the Year.
  Carl and Marilyn have been very active supporters of the Hayward Arts 
Council and its projects. Both have been tireless volunteers on behalf 
of the arts programs and services at events, such as Cinco de Mayo, 
Youth Pride fairs, Kids' Art Day and Farmer's Market and police 
department neighborhood events where Carl has helped set up and staff 
booths that provided free art projects for children.
  Carl describes himself as ``a Friend of the Library . . . Director.'' 
Through the years, he has given more and more of his own time to ease 
the work of the Library staff. He has been active at Literacy Plus 
receptions, the Celebrating Cultures in Harmony Festival and major 
outdoor book sales. Friends of the Library know they can count on Carl 
to contribute to the success of Library events.
  The Baker-Madsen's have worked with exemplary commitment to enhance 
the quality of life in Hayward, California. Their contributions have 
been felt at the Hayward Public Library, the Hayward Arts Council, in 
City Hall, as well as in the many community venues in which they 
participate.
  I join their friends and admirers in expressing appreciation and a 
hearty thank you for exemplifying the ``Heart of the Bay'' at its very 
best.

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