[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1457]
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                     HONORING DEBORAH ANN HUBSMITH

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Deborah ``Deb'' Ann 
Hubsmith, who lost her battle with cancer on August 18, 2015 in 
Fairfax, CA at the young age of 46. A Marin resident for over 20 years, 
Ms. Hubsmith will be remembered as a local and national advocate for 
safe pedestrian and biking routes for all.
   Ms. Hubsmith grew up in New Jersey. Upon graduation from Lehigh 
University, she established a vibrant life in Marin County. Though 
always committed to sustainability and bio-diversity, after suffering a 
tragic accident nearly 15 years ago, Ms. Hubsmith turned her focus 
towards safe alternative modes of transportation.
   Ms. Hubsmith was a vigorous advocate for alternate modes of 
transportation, co-creating the national and award winning The Safe 
Routes to School National Program, in addition to founding the Marin 
County Bicycle Coalition. Among her many accomplishments across the 
nation and in Marin County, Ms. Hubsmith played a significant role in 
the creation of SMART, a commuter train linking Marin and Sonoma 
County, and bike and pedestrian pathway.
   Ms. Hubsmith's advocacy on the local, state, and federal level has 
ensured generations of America's children will have a safe walkable or 
bikeable route to school. Her legacy will benefit many individuals and 
communities for years to come. It is therefore appropriate that we pay 
tribute to her today and express our deepest condolences to her 
husband, Andy; her parents, Mary Lou, Jack and Jack's wife Elly; her 
sister, Christine; as well as Ms. Hubsmith's large network of family 
and friends.

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