[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY CAMP

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of a dear friend, Beverly ``Bev'' Camp, of Bakersfield, 
California. After battling cancer for nearly two years, Bev passed away 
on February 19, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
  Born in Queens, New York, Bev entered the world on July 29, 1962 to 
two loving parents. As the youngest of three children, she was curious 
and patient, always putting others before herself. In 1979, when Bev 
was 17, her family packed their bags and moved out to Bakersfield, 
California--the city where Bev would meet her husband and partner in 
life, raise three beautiful children, and make countless contributions 
to our community.
  A woman of faith and compassion, Bev devoted her time to charitable 
causes. As a member of Catholic Charities, Bev advanced the launch of 
Harvest of Hope, an annual fundraiser that provides financial support 
to low-income families facing hardship, and helped found the 
organization's Career and Education Center, which helps students 
develop career skills for future employment. Along with her husband 
Jim, Bev's philanthropic efforts were impactful to many other community 
initiatives. In 2019, the pair helped establish the county's first burn 
unit at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and more recently, were leading 
the expansion project for Mercy Hospital Southwest to address the 
growing needs of Bakersfield residents.
  In recognition of her efforts, Bev was regularly recognized with 
awards by local organizations, including Community Action Partnership 
of Kern County's Humanitarian of the Year, the Kern County Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce's Community Service Award, and Garden Pathways' 
Woman with a Heart for Bakersfield.
  Above all, Bev loved her family. She enjoyed watching her kids grow 
and took pride in the Sunday family dinners she cooked after church. 
Bev is survived by her husband Jim; her parents Bruce and Margaret 
Murray; and her three sons, Bruce and wife, Kayla; Kurt and wife, 
Montse; and Scott.
  On behalf of the 23rd Congressional District of California, it is my 
privilege to honor Bev's life and the remarkable service and impact she 
had on our community. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones 
as they mourn the loss of an incredible woman.

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