[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5654]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA LOGOLUSO

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Patricia 
(``Patty'') Logoluso on the occasion of her retirement from the Madera 
County Board of Supervisors. Patty has a long standing record of 
dedicated involvement in Madera County.
  Patty Logoluso was born and raised in Madera. Patty along with her 
two older brothers and two sisters lived on the family farm in southern 
Madera. Her mother and father, Ben and Esther Bishel, taught their 
children the values of thrift and hard work. By the age of 12, Patty 
was already playing an active role in the daily operation of the farm.
  Despite her responsibilities on the farm, Patty made time to 
participate in school sports such as volleyball, basketball, baseball 
and track. In 1963 she became a finalist at the Junior Olympics. Patty 
was also a member of the California Association of American Athletes. 
She showed an early interest in government becoming involved in Student 
Council, and held various offices throughout her elementary years. 
Patty's high school years were even more active, and with the support 
of her parents, she ran for Freshman Class vice-president, she later 
became president the following year. Additionally she was a member of 
the North Yosemite League of Student Councils, Commissioner of Awards, 
and Student Court Reporter. She was also a member of the California 
Scholarship Federation and was named Soroptomist Girl of the Month.
  Patty's dedication to her family and community has always been 
evident. Since 1973, she has been a member of the Madera County Farm 
Bureau and in 1985, became a member of the Raisin Bargaining 
Association, the Italo American Club, Inc., and the Statue of Liberty 
Ellis Island Foundation. From 1978 to 1992 she served on numerous 
school site councils involved with principal selection committees and 
the Evaluation Committee for the High School State Report.
  In January of 1996, Patty was honored by Governor Pete Wilson, when 
he appointed her to fill an unexpired term of the Board of Supervisors, 
District 1. In November of 1996, Patty was elected as County Supervisor 
of District 1 on her own merit. In her time as Supervisor she has 
served on the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging, Interagency Children 
and Youth Services Council, CSAC Policy Committee for Agriculture and 
Natural Resources. Economic Development Commission and the Foreign 
Trade Zone Advisory Board.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Patty Logoluso on the 
occasion of her retirement from the Madera County Board of Supervisors. 
For the past six years Patty has been a valuable asset to the public. I 
urge all of my colleagues to join me in wishing Patty best wishes for a 
bright future and continued success.

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