[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 48 (Thursday, March 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E720]
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                        A TRIBUTE TO LIBBY NARDO

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2009

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Libby Nardo of 
Burbank, California. Every March we celebrate Women's History Month in 
recognition of the contributions and the sacrifices made by our 
nation's women. Accordingly it is my privilege to highlight Ms. Nardo 
as a woman whose extraordinary efforts are vital to my district.
  When Libby moved to Burbank with her family 55 years ago, her eldest 
son started school and she started a lifetime of community service. 
Having begun with Boy & Girl Scouts, Little League, and general church 
maintenance and bookkeeping, she is now a city-appointed representative 
of the Senior Citizens' Board of Burbank, co-leader of St. Finbar 
Catholic Church's venerable service group, the Italian Catholic 
Federation, and an essential member of the Joslyn Senior Center's 
leadership team. Libby's ubiquitous presence is astounding: she serves 
on numerous boards and committees, volunteers with substance abuse 
prevention and youth literacy programs, and is a dependable and 
approachable community leader.
  Libby is known for her willingness to take on any task, from chairing 
the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for over 200 poor and elderly Burbank 
residents to distributing refreshments at the yearly Senior Prom. Four 
mornings a week Libby becomes her own travelling food bank. After a 
quick stop at the nearby market, she sorts and distributes baked goods 
to local aid and senior centers, churches, and the Salvation Army.
  With such an exhaustive catalog of community commitments, it is no 
wonder Libby is known among her peers as a model of volunteerism. She 
has previously been honored with both a 20-year service award and a 
Presidential Lifetime Service Award, and I am pleased to applaud her 
today.
  Libby's steadfast dedication and selfless service are an invaluable 
addition to the legacy of Women's History Month. With gratitude and 
admiration, I ask all Members of Congress to join me in honoring an 
extraordinary woman of California's 29th Congressional District, Ms. 
Libby Nardo.

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