[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. LEE STURTEVANT

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the accomplishments of Ms. Lee Sturtevant and wish her the 
very best upon her 85th birthday.
  Over her years of service to the County of Santa Clara, Ms. 
Sturtevant has continually worked within the democratic process to help 
raise the standard of living for those who have the least.
  Ms. Sturtevant has sought to get women involved in politics and to 
run for office. She successfully managed the 1974 campaign of 
Assemblywoman Leona Egeland, who was at that time the only woman 
serving in the Assembly. She continues to be a highly influential and 
informed leader within the Santa Clara County Democratic Central 
Committee and of DAWN, Democratic Activists for Women Now.
  As a high school student, she was introduced to politics and its 
ability to benefit society by her mother, who took her to Los Angeles 
County Democratic Central Committee meetings. And, as a young girl, 
Sturtevant once dined over lunch with Eleanor Roosevelt.
  Although many vibrant and youthful people of her age are enjoying 
retirement and relaxation, Ms. Sturtevant continues to employ her 
skills and dedication as a policy advisor for the office of Santa Clara 
County Supervisor Ken Yeager. In 1981, Lee served as my Chief of Staff 
when I was first elected to the Santa Clara County Board of 
Supervisors. She has also worked on the staffs of other prominent Santa 
Clara County area elected officials.
  Her career also includes working as a teacher and librarian for the 
Cupertino School District in addition to serving on the San Jose 
Unified School District Board of Education.
  I would like to thank Lee Sturtevant for her service to my office and 
to the community of the County of Santa Clara. Best wishes upon your 
85th birthday and may you celebrate many more in the years to come.

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