[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20695]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO BARBARA AND JAY VINCENT

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 5, 1999

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute 
two very special individuals, Barbara and Jay Vincent of Richmond, 
California. Barbara and Jay each deserve recognition in their own right 
for the countless hours they have individually given to their 
community. From Barbara's leadership with the PTA, League of Women 
Voters and the Richmond Planning Commission, to Jay's involvement with 
the YMCA, Richmond Farmers' Market and the East Brother Light Station 
restoration, the Vincents' commitment has touched every corner of the 
City.
  Yet, perhaps the greatest contribution Barbara and Jay have made to 
the future of Richmond is their tireless efforts to preserve our 
region's open space and natural resources. Long appreciating the beauty 
of the San Francisco Bay and its habitats, the Vincents have worked to 
ensure that the Richmond shoreline will continue to be accessible and 
enjoyed by generations to come. It is indeed fitting that the City of 
Richmond recently honored these efforts by dedicating the Barbara and 
Jay Vincent Park, a spectacular bayside site with sweeping vistas of 
San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and Mt. Tamalpais.
  It has been my distinct honor and pleasure to know and work with the 
Vincents during my tenure in the U.S. Congress. Their personal 
dedication to community service has always been an exceptional source 
of inspiration. I know my colleagues join me today in celebrating their 
many accomplishments, and in expressing our deepest appreciation.

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