[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 153 (Thursday, November 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH ANN LEEPER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Elizabeth 
Ann Leeper who passed from this life on November 5, 2005.
  She was a fearless and tireless community activist, who taught her 
children and grandchildren to always question authority and not be 
afraid to fight for what they believe in. Known as a political radical, 
Liz said, ``Troublemakers have more fun.''
  Liz was deeply involved in the local political scene, often being 
referred to as ``The Mayor of New Monterey.'' She was a charter member 
of the American Civil Liberties Union and was active in women's issues, 
the peace movement, and the Democratic Party.
  Liz graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a 
degree in social work and education. She taught elementary and middle 
school on the Monterey Peninsula for 20 years. After her retirement she 
continued to be a mentor to anyone seeking advice, especially helping 
women become aware of their own potentials.
  Family was of prime importance to Liz, with three husbands, Norman 
Godbe, Bruce Harris, and Ed Leeper; two daughters, Kira Godbe and Dana 
Carnazzo; and four grandchildren, Arye and Blaise Lipman and Alonzo and 
Tessa Camazzo. Liz adored her grandchildren and was present at each 
birth. One of their favorite memories of her will be the smells and 
sounds of grandma making pancakes for them.
  The community will miss her greatly, but we know her life will 
continue to inspire those she touched.

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