[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 33 (Thursday, March 7, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
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 IN HONOR OF THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST SANTA CRUZ PARLOR 
                                 NO. 26

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 7, 2013

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
Anniversary of the Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Cruz 
Parlor No. 26 (NDGW).
   For 125 years, Santa Cruz Parlor No. 26 has participated in the 
projects of the NDGW, some of which involve Civic Participation, 
California History and Landmarks including CA Lighthouses, Children's 
Foundation, Education and Scholarships, Mission Restoration, Pioneer 
Roster, Veterans Welfare, and the Native Daughters' Home.
   In the early years, Santa Cruz Parlor No. 26 raised money for a 
``closed horse-drawn Carriage,'' as the county had no ambulance. By 
1907 Santa Cruz Parlor was able to present an ambulance to Mayor Palmer 
and the members of the City Council. In 1939, a Wishing Well provided 
by the Santa Cruz Parlor and the Native Sons Parlor of Santa Cruz was 
dedicated with the funds going to help the NDGW Children's Foundation. 
These are only a few of the projects from the early years of the 
Parlor.
   As time went on the activities and reputation of the Parlor 
attracted a number of eminent local women. Among these were Truella 
Lund, who was the first Santa Cruz female police officer, and Margaret 
Koch. Her articles helped in the restoration and preservation of local 
historical buildings, including an adobe building which is part of the 
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Hulda Hoover McLean, niece of 
President Herbert Hoover and a respected local politician in her own 
right, joined Santa Cruz Parlor in 1950 and was an active member for 
many years.
   Santa Cruz Parlor No. 26 continues its mission through various 
community projects. Each year they contribute to the Walnut Avenue 
Women's Center in Santa Cruz and the Valley Christmas Project in Ben 
Lomond. Santa Cruz Parlor packs over 300 gift bags every year for the 
Veterans at the Palo Alto Hospital and the Veterans Center in Capitola. 
In addition to these contributions, Santa Cruz gives generous college 
scholarships to high school students throughout Santa Cruz County.
   In addition to its own projects, Santa Cruz Parlor also joins its 
District Parlors located in San Juan Bautista, Salinas and Monterey for 
a yearly benefit for the Native Daughters Home, and a Mission 
Restoration lunch fund raiser. Last year's funds provided assistance 
for the restoration of some of the historic statues located in the 
chapel of Mission Santa Cruz. In the past, funds from our Mission 
Restoration lunches have helped the nearby missions of San Miguel, 
Carmel, San Antonio, and San Juan Bautista.
   Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of the House will join me in 
congratulating the Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Cruz 
Parlor No. 26 on their 125th anniversary. We thank them for the many 
activities that improve the community and promote our heritage, and 
wish them many more years of service.

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