[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 38 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING PATRICIA KENDALL AS THE SAN RAFAEL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 15, 2013

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Patricia Kendall, 
who was recently honored as the San Rafael Citizen of the Year, an 
award she richly deserves.
  Patricia Kendall has been a longtime resident of San Rafael and well 
known for her community and civic involvement. She was trained as an 
emergency room nurse, and her community service began 35 years ago when 
she participated in the formation of Marin County's ``911 Paramedic 
Program.'' Through the years, Pat has continued to support this program 
as a member of the Emergency Medical Care Committee.
  Pat has served on many boards and committees for non-profit 
organizations and special projects. She has been a leader in our 
community, including as board chair of the North Bay Leadership 
Council, board treasurer of the Marin Agricultural Institute, board 
vice-chair of Lifehouse, board member of the Marin County School-to-
Career Program, and leadership posts with the San Rafael Chamber of 
Commerce and the Pickleweed Community Center.
  One of the founding members of the Healthy Marin Partnership, Pat has 
been the driving force in shaping its upstream lifestyle model focusing 
on prevention of associated tobacco and high-risk alcohol use, 
unhealthy eating, and inactive lifestyles. This Partnership has served 
as an incubator for other community collaborations including the 
County's Wellness Collaboration, Canal Community Gardens, and 
Children's Health Initiative.
  Mr. Speaker, Patricia Kendall's hard work and her leadership are felt 
throughout our region, and we thank her for her commitment to health 
initiatives and community service. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
extending our congratulations for her selection as San Rafael's Citizen 
of the Year.

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