[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING JULIA PON ON THE OCCASION OF HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
a woman who whose quiet contributions in her support for her family 
make her community of supporters proud.
  A native Californian and the daughter of immigrants, Julia Pon grew 
up on the orange groves of San Juan Capistrano, and after graduation 
from San Francisco College for Women, came to Santa Clara Valley to 
join her husband, Joe, in working and caring for the orchards for which 
our valley was world famous. As a great tribute to her patience and 
understanding, Julia Pon raised 9 children with her husband.
  As Julia celebrates her 80th birthday on December 10, 2006, we 
celebrate a strong and courageous woman who has raised family members 
who have become successful members of society and who has lived a 
demonstrable life.

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