[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5378]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DEBERAH BRINGELSON

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Deberah Bringelson, an 
extraordinary citizen of San Mateo County, California, who is being 
inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Deberah Bringelson has served San Mateo County for more than 14 
years, both as a professional and a volunteer. She has brought her 
energies and expertise to the issues of civil justice reform, child 
protection, toxic cleanup, as well as water and land use policies. 
Deberah has made significant contributions in the field of criminal and 
juvenile justice reform, reforming the system and creating efficiencies 
of operation. Her commitment to the issues of drug abuse and violence 
arise from her own personal experiences.
  Deberah helped create the County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, and 
designed a comprehensive life skills treatment program which serves 
female offenders and focuses on mothers. Deberah serves as a mentor for 
young women, coaching several girls' athletic teams. She's been honored 
for overcoming the personal trauma and violence of her childhood and 
for bringing her talents, compassion and energy to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Deberah Bringelson is an outstanding woman and I salute 
her for her remarkable contributions and commitment to our community. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring her on being inducted into the 
San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame.

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