[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF BARBARA McCARTY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2008

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that I rise in honor of 
Barbara McCarty, who passed away late last month in Hawaii.
  Barbara's life was an American success story. She immigrated to the 
United States from England, became an American citizen, graduated from 
Sacramento State University and later earned a law degree. Through all 
of this, she raised 4 remarkable children as a single mother.
  For the better part of the last 3 decades Barbara practiced law in 
Sacramento, primarily focusing on workers compensation cases. In 1992, 
she and a colleague staked out on their own and started a law practice. 
In addition to being a fine lawyer and wonderful mother, Barbara was a 
vibrant community leader. She was always active with women's causes and 
was engaged in many civic endeavors, even after she retired in Hawaii.
  Barbara is survived by her children: Laura LaMarre; Kevin McCarty; 
Christopher McCarty; Trevor Nielsen; and her sister, Anne Gash. She 
also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and countless friends in Sacramento 
and Hawaii.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in paying honor 
to Barbara McCarty for her exemplary service to those of us in 
Sacramento and across the Nation. Her life and legacy--as a mother and 
advocate--will be an inspiration to us all. I ask that we take a moment 
and extend our utmost respect and condolences to her family.

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