[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E466-E467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO EVA ARRIGHI, 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                               YEAR--2012

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Woman's History 
Month. Each year during the month of March, we pay special tribute to 
the accomplishments made by our Nation's most distinguished women.
  Today, I stand to laud the tireless efforts of Eva Arrighi, a 22-year 
resident of Temple City, California, whose zealous approach to 
community service has benefited many people and organizations. Born in 
Cologne, Germany in 1931, Eva arrived in the United States in 1955 
along with her husband Ivo, son Dan, and daughter Frances. After 
residing in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Ohio, and Rosemead, 
California, respectively, Eva and her family moved to Temple City.
  Throughout the years, Eva has maintained an active spirit for all her 
passions in life, and is involved with the community as a member of 
many organizations as a dedicated volunteer. Ms. Arrighi has been a 
volunteer and member of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly with 
Troop 169 Temple City, where her grandson achieved the rank of Eagle 
Scout. Eva volunteers for church activities at St. Peter's in Los 
Angeles, St. Anthony Catholic Church in San Gabriel, and St. Luke 
Catholic Church in Temple City, where she always lends a helping hand 
to assist at the St. Luke's Fiesta. The School of Fashion & Design in 
Alhambra has also benefited from Eva's devotion, as she contributes 
many hours working with physically and developmentally challenged 
students. Currently, Ms. Arrighi is an Ambassador for the Temple City 
Chamber of Commerce, where she assists in decorating for Chamber 
activities and provides food items and gifts for the Chamber's social 
mixers. She is also a member of organizations such as the Temple City 
Women's Club, Friends of Foster Children and the Historical Society of 
Temple City.
  Ms. Arrighi is known for her generosity. She spends many hours 
knitting and crocheting countless items and selflessly gives everything 
away as gifts. Some of her creations include scarves, hats, baby 
blankets, slippers and socks. She donates to various fundraisers, 
community raffles, Chamber employees, Methodist Hospital Foundation and 
the School of Fashion & Design, to name a few.

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  I ask all Members to join me in honoring an extraordinary woman of 
California's 29th Congressional District, Eva Arrighi, for her 
exceptional service to the community.

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