[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E76-E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH ``BETSY'' S. LUCIDO

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mrs. 
Elizabeth ``Betsy'' S. Lucido, who passed away on January 12, 2019 at 
the age of 75. Betsy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and 
for her devotion to God. Betsy cared for many families in need and was 
a pillar in our community. Her dedication to our Valley will be 
remembered for years to come.
  Betsy was born on August 8, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Howard & Irene 
Tripp. Her family later relocated to Fresno, California, where she 
attended St. Therese Elementary School and the Convent of the Sacred 
Heart of Menlo Park High School as a resident student. After high 
school, she attended the University of San Diego, where she met the 
love of her life William ``Bill'' Lucido. Betsy and Bill married in 
Fresno on June 6, 1964. They were blessed with four daughters, 
Maribeth, Anne, Kate and Monica.
  Betsy radiated a ``motherly charm'' and was known for her generosity, 
family values and caring personality. Betsy served her community in a 
number of ways. She was a board member of the Central California 
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Services--Infant of Prague, Right to Life of Central California and the 
Ministers of Presence Guild of Catholic Charities. One accomplishment 
she was particularly proud of was her role in the founding of Catholic 
Charities, an organization which serves the needs of those in crisis by 
providing food for the hungry and hope for the weary. Betsy saw her 
work as an extension of one's home and love for God. She was always 
willing to give a helping hand and recognized everyone as a unique 
child of God.
  Betsy's active work in the Fresno community has not gone unnoticed. 
She was honored by the Fresno County Women's Chamber of Commerce as the 
``Fresno County Mother of the Year'' in 1998. In 2012, Betsy and Bill 
were the 2012 honorees at the Right to Life of Central California 
annual celebration dinner.
  Betsy is survived by her husband Bill and daughters, Maribeth, Anne, 
Katie and Monica. She leaves behind her grandchildren Maxwell, Hemy, 
Logan, Paige, Lindsey, Grace and Corbin, and many close friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Elizabeth ``Betsy'' S. Lucido. Betsy leaves behind a remarkable legacy 
of love and selflessness, which helped change the lives of countless 
men and women in our community. It is my honor to stand with Betsy's 
family in celebration of her great life.

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