[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KATHY CADO

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I rise to note, with great sadness, the 
passing of Kathy Cado, a Seattle activist of great compassion and 
uncompromising integrity. Kathy was a remarkable woman who lent her 
considerable organizing and fundraising skills to educational projects, 
environmental efforts, health care initiatives, community programs, and 
women's issues. She loved progressive politics, and brought to it verve 
uniquely hers.
  Kathy was that rarest of activists--a person of strong views who 
nonetheless could establish rapport with almost anyone. She brought 
humor and kindness to all of her endeavors, and she strove always to 
better her community. She was creative and witty, energizing countless 
campaigns and ballot efforts. Kathy was a mentor, and an inspiration, 
to so many; she leaves a legacy of public engagement matched by few 
others.
  Kathy was a kidney transplant patient who struggled for many years 
with the consequences of renal disease. Yet, she refused to allow her 
illness to diminish her activism or her commitment to others. Instead, 
she embraced a new arena of involvement, learning as much as she could 
about this challenging field of medicine, and working tirelessly to 
support more kidney disease research and patient service. And, perhaps 
most significantly, she was resolute that the excellent treatment she 
received must be available to all who need it, regardless of resources 
or circumstances.
  Kathy Cado was a very special human being who enriched the lives of 
everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was, in the very best sense, 
a public citizen.

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