[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF RUTH KESLER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ruth E. Kesler, whose 
lifelong dedication to San Benito County consists of many volunteer and 
local government positions. Ruth will be stepping down as the San 
Benito Supervisor for District 2, where she has served for 12 years.
  A longtime resident of San Benito County, Ruth has always taken an 
active interest in the problems facing senior citizens and the 
homeless. In addition to her time on the County Board of Supervisors, 
she has also served as Director and Chair of the Monterey Bay Unified 
Air Pollution Control District Board. Furthermore, Ruth has been the 
county's representative on the California State Association of Counties 
Board of Directors for the past two years.
  In addition, Ruth has served on the Child Care and Development 
Council, Emergency Medical Care Commission, Mental Health Advisory 
Board and over a dozen other local government and volunteer committees. 
She has been a strong advocate of slow growth policies for the county 
and wishes to insure clean water for all citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Ruth on her long and honorable 
career and thank her for her contribution to our society. Ruth has 
consistently gone above and beyond the roles bestowed upon her, and has 
left a legacy of community leadership. I wish her all the luck in her 
future endeavors.

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