[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E904-E905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MARTHA GREEN

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to pay tribute to 
an outstanding philanthropist and entrepreneur, Martha Green. On June 
9, 2012, Martha will be honored with the Tzedakah Award from the 
Congregation Emanu El for her commitment to charity and passion for 
bettering her community.
  Martha was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, where she 
learned to love cooking. Martha moved to California, where she has 
owned several cooking schools and kitchen stores in Redlands, Las 
Vegas, and San Bernardino.
  In 1974, Martha began her first cooking class the back of her 
husband's mattress store, where she taught a class on microwave 
cooking. In 1978, she expanded her cooking classes and opened a cooking 
equipment store in Redlands, California. Since beginning her first 
cooking classes, Martha has opened the bakery, Dough'Lectibles and the 
restaurant, The Eating Room in downtown Redlands.
  Martha's expertise and creativity in cooking has helped her gain 
widespread recognition throughout the Inland Empire. Martha has 
combined her passion for cooking with her drive for helping the local 
community by hosting approximately 30 fundraising cooking

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classes annually. Additionally, Martha is known for her celebrity 
auctioneering in the community, where she has been able to raise over 
$2 million to support local charities.
  Martha has not only dedicated her life to cooking, but also has 
generously assisted many local organizations such as SOS Read, the 
Children's Fund, the Redlands Bowl Association, the Loma Linda 
University Children's Hospital and Sacred Heart Church. Her genuine 
spirit and high energy has contributed immensely to these 
organizations.
  On top of her cooking classes, restaurants, and philanthropic events, 
Martha is a realtor, and also hosts a radio cooking show, which airs on 
weekdays at 8:33 a.m. and 4:32 p.m. on KVCR 91.9 FM. Additionally, 
Martha is the author of Martha Green's Cooking Things, a cookbook that 
offers over 300 recipes.
  Martha's generosity and culinary passion has impacted Inland Empire 
immeasurably. Her bright personality and dedication to charitable 
events has made a lasting impact in our community. I extend my 
congratulations to Martha Green as she is honored with the Tzedakah 
award by the Congregation Emanu El on June 9th 2012.

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