[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E249]
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 CONGRATULATIONS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE SAN BERNARDINO AREA FOR 
                          ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2015

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the League of 
Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area celebrating its 60th year 
anniversary.
  Irmagard Blum, Margaret Chandler, Sibyl Disch, Joan Fallert, Jane 
Hall, Sally Hartley, Jerry Keller, Jane Kotnerm, Ruther Kekkonen, Gerry 
Pico, Jackie Russler, and Nancy Smith founded the League of Women 
Voters of San Bernardino on March 17, 1955. The League of Women Voters 
of San Bernardino objective is to promote political participation 
amongst citizens, especially women, without partisan bias. The League 
of Women voters of San Bernardino continue their commitment to support 
political action and advocacy. For its past 60 years, this organization 
has committed over six decades to support local services for voters, 
from registration, serving as a witness, and partake in other acts to 
ensure citizen participation in and oversight of the election process.
  The League of Women Voters in San Bernardino Area educates citizens 
on issues and candidates, supports voter registration, and encourages 
citizens to create and implement positive policy in Congress.

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