[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 40 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MRS. BEVERLY CAMP

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mrs. Beverly Camp, who tragically passed away just a few weeks ago.
  A New York City native, Mrs. Camp and her family moved to the Central 
Valley when she was just 17 years old. She found a new home in 
Bakersfield, California, and graduated from West High School in 1979.
  Mrs. Camp spent most of her adult life giving back to others. Her 
philanthropic work in the Central Valley supported countless groups of 
people. Throughout her life she was able to raise millions of dollars 
for charity. Together with her husband, Jim, the Camps selflessly 
served their community and helped lift people out of the most 
challenging of circumstances.
  Mrs. Camp's charitable work was recognized by many different groups 
throughout her philanthropic career. She was awarded the Community 
Service Person of the Year Award from the Kern County Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce, the Humanitarian of the Year Award by the Community Action 
Partnership, and the Woman of the Year Award for California's 16th 
Senate District after being personally nominated by Senator Shannon 
Grover. Additionally, many Catholic charities recognized the work of 
Mrs. Camp, a dedicated Catholic herself, through their naming of the 
Beverly Camp Career and Education Center.
  Mrs. Camp was a valued member of our local community, and it is with 
great pride that I recognize her for her life of service in the Central 
Valley community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life of Mrs. Beverly Camp.

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