[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
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                     TRIBUTE TO GAIL MAYFIELD HAMM

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Gail Mayfield Hamm.
  Gail was a pillar of strength within San Pedro, California. She loved 
children, and for over three decades, she was a respected elementary 
school teacher at Barton Hill Elementary. She was also a long time 
volunteer at the Toberman Neighborhood Center, which offers beneficial 
programs to community including youth mentoring, a food pantry, legal 
services, and gang intervention. In fact, Gail was one of the founding 
members of the philanthropic Toberman Auxiliary, which raises money 
through a gift shop to fund Toberman programs.
  Despite being so active in her neighborhood though, she cherished her 
time with her own family comprising of three surviving children, nine 
grandchildren, and six great grand children.
  I had the honor of working with Gail while on the Los Angeles City 
Council and I found her dedication and good nature to be inspiring.
  Mr. Speaker, ask that all the members of the House join me in a 
moment of silence to commemorate the life of Gail Mayfield Hamm.

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