[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KATHY AZEVEDO

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 11, 2021

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
my good friend and former Norco Mayor Kathy Azevedo, who passed away on 
Thursday, May 20, 2021. Kathy was a tireless advocate for, and 
inspirational member of, the Horsetown USA community of Norco, 
California and she will be deeply missed by many.
  Kathy proudly called Norco her hometown and graduated from Norco High 
School in 1971. If you knew Kathy, you know she had a bright smile and 
lot of energy. She put both of those attributes to work as a Jazzercise 
instructor and in a leadership role with the Norco Chamber of Commerce. 
In 2003, Kathy was elected to the Norco City Council where she would 
serve for 12 years. Throughout her time on the council, Kathy was a 
staunch proponent for maintaining Norco's rural lifestyle and supported 
economic development that was a good match for the community.
  Kathy's legacy will be one of service and putting the needs of others 
before her own. As someone who understood the value of bringing a 
community together, Kathy was integral in organizing the Norco Fair, 
the National Day of the American Cowboy, as well as the Horsetown 
Parade of Lights and Christmas Festival. After her cancer diagnosis 
many years ago, Kathy was determined not only to fight her own disease 
but also to support other women who were battling cancer. She co-
founded a non-profit organization, Support Sisterz, comprised of breast 
cancer survivors who raise money to help women who have been recently 
diagnosed with cancer and need emotional and financial support.
  Kathy is survived by her husband Danny Azevedo, mother Ellen 
Seiberling, brother Lance Seiberling, daughter Stacy Azevedo, son Chad 
Azevedo, and her grandchildren Troy Nicola, Gracie Nicola, Reagan 
Azevedo, and Evyn Azevedo. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the 
Azevedo family, her friends, and everyone fortunate enough to have 
known Kathy. Although she may be gone, the many contributions Kathy 
made to Horsetown USA, cancer patients and her family will have a 
lasting impact.

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