[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF LOIS LEES CLUMECK

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2011

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
of Lois Lees Clumeck, who passed peacefully into eternity at her home 
in San Mateo, California, on March 21, 2011, at the age of 97 years. 
She was the pillar of her family . . . a loving wife, mother, 
grandmother, and great grandmother.
  Lois Clumeck raised her family to live life to the fullest and help 
others do the same. Her daughter Jill and son-in-law John Freidenrich 
took this message to heart, becoming active philanthropists committed 
to causes in medicine, education, and art. The passion and philanthropy 
that the Clumeck and Freidenrich families have demonstrated have 
transformed countless lives and left a legacy of light and love.
  After Jill was diagnosed with breast cancer, Lois became particularly 
passionate about aiding women with breast cancer through an 
organization the family created, Breast Cancer Connections. Just as 
Breast Cancer Connections provided a support network for families 
struggling to cope with the disease, Lois was always the support 
network for her entire extended family, whom she deeply cherished.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our deepest 
condolences to Lois Clumeck's children . . . Jack and Gloria Clumeck, 
and Jill and John Freidenrich; her grandchildren, Linda, Alan, Karen, 
Danny, Gail, Andrew, Eric, Amy, Cindy, and Adam; and her great 
grandchildren, Benjamin, Lauren, Evan, Danielle, Jacqueline, Samuel, 
David, Theodore, Lucille, Beverly, Sylvia, Justin, Jacob, Ross, and 
Alexa.
  Lois' devoted daughter Jill once said, ``Find something you're 
passionate about and give as much as you can to that, and you will feel 
a richness beyond all riches.'' Lois Clumeck found her passion in 
people, and her life was rich beyond measure because of it. The memory 
of her words and deeds are a blessing, and I'm especially grateful to 
have known such a remarkable woman. She made her community better and 
strengthened our nation with her love, her generosity, her gentleness 
and her integrity.

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