[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING CORNELIA ``CONNIE'' BAER

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Cornelia ``Connie'' Baer, an exemplary civic servant, advocate, and 
community leader in Ventura County.
   Connie has embodied public service through her staunch leadership 
and advocacy, as well as steadfast dedication and continued commitment 
to our community. Over several decades, Connie has generously given her 
time and energy as a valued and highly respected board member and 
representative for an array of organizations, including the Harbor 
Community Council, the National Women's Political Caucus, and the 
League of Women Voters. Both locally and nationally, Connie has been a 
vocal advocate for equality. She was instrumental in the founding of 
the Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County. In addition, she has played 
a significant role in the establishment and development of the Ventura 
County Women's Political Council, which encourages all women to 
actively engage and participate in the political process.
   Additionally, since earning her bachelor's degree in International 
Relations, Connie has been an active alumnus of the University of 
Southern California (USC). Connie also attended the Southwestern 
University School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree, 
and later embarked on a respected career in law in Ventura County.
   Connie's dedication and outstanding volunteerism is best illustrated 
by her 19 years of service on the Ventura County Medical Resource 
Foundation's Board of Directors. Through her service and leadership, 
Connie has successfully assisted the organization in furthering its 
mission of supporting the medical needs of Ventura County's under-
served and vulnerable communities.
   From providing the life-saving medical equipment for premature 
infants to providing dental and vision care to children of low-income 
households to funding breast cancer prevention, early detection and 
treatment programs, the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation is 
ensuring that quality health care services are readily available and 
accessible to all of Ventura County's residents. However, this 
outstanding organization could not offer these invaluable services if 
it were not for the remarkable generosity and commitment of individuals 
such as Connie Baer.
   For these reasons, it is my sincere pleasure to join the Ventura 
County Medical Resource Foundation in recognizing Connie Baer with the 
2015 Trailblazer Award for her extraordinary life of leadership and 
service to the entire Ventura County community.

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