[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
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                    IN HONOR OF MARGARET HUMMER MAY

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and memory of 
Margaret Hummer May, a devoted wife, mother, teacher and political 
activist. She spent her life working to make her community a better 
place to live in. Margaret is survived by her 5 children, Monica May, 
Irene Lawler, Robert P. May, Theresa May Duggan, and Joanne May White 
as well as her 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
  Before meeting her late husband, James T. May, she received a 
Bachelor's Degree with honors from the University of Utah and served as 
Home Service Director of the Salt Lake Chapter of the Red Cross. 
Margaret and James lived in Alisal and Salinas for over 50 years where 
she was involved at Sacred Heart Church and volunteered for the State 
Mental Health Program. She eventually received her teaching credentials 
from UC Santa Cruz and taught in bilingual pre-schools in the Salinas 
Elementary School District.
  Margaret was devoted to the ideals of social justice and world peace 
which is apparent though her political activism as well as through her 
numerous volunteer activities. Margaret showed her dedication to her 
community through her involvement in local politics. As a lifelong 
Democrat, she was an active member of the Democratic Women's Club of 
Monterey County and she also worked for various political campaigns.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring this amazing woman. Our 
community has lost a dedicated public servant but her legacy will live 
on through all she has achieved.

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