[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
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                        HONORING ELEANOR WRIGHT

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 22, 2008

  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of 
Eleanor Wright; a distinguished member of the Santa Barbara community. 
Eleanor's life was marked by service to our society and love for her 
family.
  Eleanor Wright, a native of Ohio and a longtime Santa Barbara 
resident, attended the Ethel Walker School and Bennington College where 
she earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Over 50 years ago, 
she married Clifford Ramsey Wright Jr., who served honorably in our 
Nation's armed services.
  The Wrights moved to the Santa Barbara area in 1959. Immediately upon 
arrival, Eleanor proved herself to be a key leader in the community by 
advocating for social justice in a variety of fields. The Santa Barbara 
Mental Health Association, the Citizens Planning Association, the 
Family Service Agency, the Community Counseling Association, and the 
Santa Barbara Civil Service Commission benefited from Eleanor's 
tireless work on many of her committees. She also co-founded the 
Phoenix House of Santa Barbara, a facility designed to help mental 
health patients transition back into the community. In addition to her 
devotion through service, Eleanor supported a large number of community 
based action groups which work to make Santa Barbara a healthy and 
vital community.
  Eleanor's legacy will be remembered by her husband, 4 sons, daughter, 
12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and all of her extended 
family. As a woman who committed her life to serving others, Eleanor's 
passing has been deeply felt by the many that were touched by her life. 
The Santa Barbara community will miss an invaluable community leader 
and a friend. Please join me in honoring this exemplary American.

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