[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
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                        HONORING ELLY FAIRCLOUGH

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Elly 
Fairclough's exemplary public service.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Seventh Day of February, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Elly Fairclough will retire after twenty years of 
dedicated public service to Yolo County and Northern California 
communities; and
  Whereas, Elly began her distinguished career with California 
Supervisor and Assemblymember Helen Thomson, continued with Congressman 
Mike Thompson and concluded her service with Congressman John 
Garamendi; and
  Whereas, Elly's family, friends, and colleagues are thrilled about 
this most auspicious occasion and wish to acknowledge Elly with the 
recognition, love, and respect that she has most deservedly earned; and
  Whereas, Elly has been a bridge for local seniors, veterans, home 
owners and immigrants with her assistance as they navigated through the 
various agencies of the state and federal government; and
  Whereas, Elly represents the highest values of her community and has 
been a leading voice promoting women's equality; therefore be it
  Resolved, that we, Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District and Congressman Mike Thompson of California's 
Fifth District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the life and 
accomplishments of Elly Fairclough, as well as offer her our best 
wishes for a happy retirement, good health, and happiness in the years 
ahead.

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