[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING FRANCES GIVENS OF FONTANA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Frances 
Givens, a resident of our 35th Congressional District in Fontana, 
California, who was well known as a fierce advocate for senior 
citizens.
  Fran Givens dedicated her life to promoting issues important to 
senior citizens such as affordable housing, increased availability of 
gerontology doctors, transportation, and access to and coordination of 
all available services. Fran served in the Senior Assembly of the 
California Senior Legislature from 2006 to 2014, where she was a leader 
among the volunteer body whose mission it is to enhance the quality of 
life for older Californians and their families.
  As a committed advocate, Fran never missed an opportunity to raise 
attention to issues that affect senior citizens. Fran frequently served 
as a public speaker for senior citizen issues on the radio, at City 
Council meetings, clubs, dinners, and fundraisers. She could also be 
found passing out hundreds of brochures about the California Senior 
Legislature, to elevate the mission of the group.
  The state of California is home to incredible people who possess a 
spirit of public service and a commitment to their communities. Fran 
was a champion for senior citizens' issues. Her advocacy efforts have 
made lasting contributions to the community of Fontana, the state of 
California, and beyond.
  In 2014, I had the honor of awarding Fran the Woman of the Year 
Lifetime Achievement Award, a well-deserved recognition of her 
exemplary record of community service.
  On July 5th of this year, Fran passed away at the age of 83. Her 
legacy teaches us all to relentlessly devote ourselves to what we care 
most about, and for that I would like to recognize Frances Givens.

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