[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF VIRGINIA LEE ROSE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Virginia Lee Rose. Virginia was truly a pillar in the Madera community. 
Her time and energy spent to better the lives of individuals throughout 
the region will always be remembered.
  Virginia was born on September 27, 1934, in Rayville, Louisiana. She 
attended Merritt College in Oakland, California where she received an 
Associate's Degree. After graduating, Virginia worked as a Probation 
Aide with the Alameda County Probation Department.
  In 1953, Virginia moved to Madera, California. She and her husband, 
John, built a very nice life together and raised two beautiful 
daughters, Margaret and Jacklyn.
  Virginia's philanthropic efforts and hard work were crucial to the 
development of numerous public, private, and nonprofit organizations in 
Madera County. Some of these organizations include the Madera County 
Chamber of Commerce Crime Prevention Commission, the Madera County 
Cultural Diversity Committee, and the Interagency Child and Youth 
Services Council. Virginia volunteered with over 15 organizations 
throughout the community, demonstrating her dedication to improve the 
lives of residents in Madera.
  Virginia's good work and efforts never went unnoticed. She was 
honored with numerous awards from the community, including: the Martin 
Luther King Humanitarian Award, the Victim Services Volunteer of the 
Year award, and the Golden Apple Award from the Mariposa/Madera Chapter 
of the Association of California School Administrations. Additionally, 
Madera Community Hospital recognized Virginia for dedicating 15 years 
of service to the hospital.
  Virginia will be greatly missed by John, Margaret, Jacklyn, her 
granddaughters, Shanel, LeeAnn, and Amanda, and many relatives and 
friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life of Virginia Lee Rose, 
an individual who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. 
Her presence will undoubtedly be missed, but her impact and influence 
in the community she loved dearly will never be forgotten.

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