[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
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                     IN HONOR OF JEAN LEIDIG DRAPER

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, public service 
and philanthropy of Jean Leidig Draper, Carmel's ``Grand Dame.'' Mrs. 
Draper passed away January 20th. She will be remembered for her 
generous support of local, civic, and cultural organizations on the 
Central Coast of California and for the many lives she touched through 
her community work in the city of Carmel.
  After attending Dominican College in San Rafael and the California 
Institute of Arts in San Francisco, Jean married Raymond Draper. 
Together they had three children: Wendy, Michael and Susan.
  Jean was widely known for her love of Carmel and the causes she 
supported. Included among the many recipients of Jean's generosity were 
the Carmel Library, the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, the 
Forest Theatre Foundation, the Carmel Foundation, the Pacific Repertory 
Theater, the American Red Cross, Westland House, and the Monterey Bay 
Aquarium.
  Jean served as the first elected Chaplain of the Stillwater Cove 
Yacht Club. She was a dedicated supporter of Chartwell School and a 
longtime parishoner of the Carmelite Monastery.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pain that I announce the passing of 
Jean. I would like to personally acknowledge her life and commitment to 
the city of Carmel. I would also like to extend my deepest condolences 
to her family, friends and all those who benefitted from her service, 
generosity, and kindness.

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