[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 48 (Monday, March 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN REMEMBRANCE OF BETTY CONNER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 18, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of a longtime Pittsburg resident, Ms. Betty Conner.
  Betty was born on May 20, 1936 in Sondheimer, Louisiana to parents 
Maggie and Ray Frost. She soon made her way to Contra Costa County, and 
Betty spent 73 years as a resident of Pittsburg and graduated from 
Pittsburg High School in 1964. For 29 years, Betty served the community 
and worked as a nurse for Contra Costa County Social Services.
  For a decade, Betty and her husband of 50 years, Douglas, used their 
retirement income to cook lunches for children in downtown Pittsburg. 
After Douglas' passing in 2009, Betty continued serving meals with the 
help of her granddaughter, Tanicia Currie.
  In 2014, Betty's community efforts were officially established as a 
non-profit organization called Branches of Community Service. Now, 
Betty's annual backpack and toy drives service over 125 children and 
her free Saturday lunches continue to be a trusted and important 
resource for Pittsburg youth.
  Betty and Douglas' contributions to the Pittsburg community have been 
celebrated. Douglas was honored by the City of Pittsburg with a cement 
plaque at the local park across from the Conner residence and Betty was 
recognized as a Woman of the Year for Contra Costa County.
  Betty is survived by her five sons and many relatives. She will be 
sincerely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her, and will 
be remembered for her endless service to the community.

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