[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING ANN RAPSON

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Congresswoman Barbara 
Lee to honor the life of Ann Rapson, an active member of the Piedmont 
community who recently passed away from advanced-stage brain cancer.
  In addition to her professional achievements as an attorney with the 
Law Office of Louis J. Goodman, Ann served her community, as chairwoman 
of the Piedmont Park Commission and as a talented glockenspiel player 
for the Piedmont Community Marching Band.
  Furthermore, Ann was an accomplished baker, winning the Alameda 
County Fair blue ribbon award for multiple pie contests over 15 years, 
most notably for her chocolate pecan pie.
  Ann was also a local political organizer, where she volunteered for 
candidates whom she felt passionately would provide stable and steady 
leadership for her community. This has included candidates for district 
attorney, city council, mayor, and county judges.
  In addition, Ann was active in the Jewish community as Vice President 
and active congregant of Temple Beth Abraham, an American Israel Public 
Affairs Committee lay leader, and a supporter of the Jewish Community 
Relations Council.
  We're grateful for her leadership in the community and the legacy she 
created. Ann is survived by her loving family, including her husband 
David, daughters Pearl Mizrahi and Lilly Rapson, brother Louis Goodman, 
son-in-law Aron, mother-in-law Ellen Rapson, brother-in-law Jeff 
Rapson, and granddaughters Grace and Lilah Mizrahi.

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