[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E938]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the 50th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Humboldt 
County, California.
  The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization 
that has worked since 1920 to improve our governmental systems and 
impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. A 
grassroots organization, working at the national, State and local 
levels, the League's enduring vitality is a testament to its member's 
commitment to their communities.
  The League of Women Voters of Eureka, California was organized in 
1956, and in 1981 became the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County. 
It has influenced public policy through education and advocacy 
including supporting local efforts to increase affordable housing and 
the development and maintenance of a high quality public education 
system. Additionally the League has advocated for responsible 
stewardship of the Humboldt Bay and has aided in improving public 
library facilities in the Humboldt County Library District.
  From its inception the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County has 
provided a comprehensive nonpartisan Voter Service program to the 
public, including live and televised candidate forums, printed 
information concerning State ballot measures, voter registration booths 
and online resources. Since 1980 the League has published and updated 
``A Citizen's Guide to County Government,'' an excellent source of 
current information about local government, distributed to the public 
free of charge.
  Since 1992 the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County has honored 
18 individuals and 8 organizations at its State of the Community 
Luncheon, with Civic Contribution Awards for the recipients' efforts in 
making democracy work in Humboldt County.
  The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County is committed to the 
mission of encouraging the informed and active participation of 
citizens in government and has declared 2006 ``The Year of the Voter'' 
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization's existence.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize and 
commend the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County on the occasion 
of its 50th anniversary.

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