[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
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                        IN HONOR OF ELAINE CASS

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Elaine Cass, whose law 
career represents success, accomplishment, and community service. 
Throughout an illustrious career spanning both the professional and 
academic realms of law, Elaine's tireless dedication has provided 
inspiration for friends and colleagues alike. As City Attorney, Elaine 
represented citizens and their elected representatives on behalf of the 
cities of Hollister and Seaside.
  Elaine was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, graduating from 
William Lyon Mackenzie High School in 1968. She attended the University 
of California, Berkeley where she received her Bachelor of the Arts 
degree in English literature. In 1975 she received her law degree from 
Santa Clara University and was admitted to the California State Bar the 
following year. Wasting no time, Elaine immediately embarked upon her 
law career working for the next six years with Legal Aid Society of 
Monterey County. Elaine returned to academia in 1978, becoming a law 
lecturer at both Santa Clara University and Monterey College of Law. 
While she continued to practice law throughout her university lecturing 
years, Elaine's educational contributions did nothing to diminish her 
professional ambition. If anything, lecturing on the ethical nature of 
law seemed to enhance her already impressive career trajectory.
  Elaine served as the City Attorney for Seaside for 11 years. She also 
served in the same capacity for the City of Hollister, where she 
initiated the first code enforcement program with an emphasis on 
substandard housing. It was later expanded to include a relocation 
program which requires landlords to compensate tenants displaced by 
such housing. Always mindful of community interests and individual 
concerns, Elaine successfully blended responsibility and 
conscientiousness to be an attorney who is both respected by her 
colleagues and admired by the people she represents.
  Elaine is married to Robert Zweben, and has two children, with her 
first grandchild on the way. Masterfully balancing family, career, and 
the desire to give back to society, Elaine's many achievements cannot 
be overstated.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout her career, Elaine has made significant 
contributions, both professionally and academically, to the study of 
law. On behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to 
congratulate the accomplishments of Elaine Cass and express my sincere 
gratitude for her commitment to her community.

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