[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 444-445]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      IN MEMORY OF ALWINE FENTON, ORGANIZER AND FRIEND OF THE ARTS

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2000

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to remember a 
dear friend of the Hayward, California community who has recently 
passed on.
  Alwine Fenton was a great supporter of cultural awareness in the 
Hayward community. She was very involved in many local art programs, 
and was dedicated to introducing children to the arts, especially 
music, in various ways.
  From 1949 until 1986, Mrs. Fenton taught music in Hayward's 
elementary schools. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Fenton was the 
cofounder, officer and director of the Southern Alameda County Youth 
Orchestra, introducing children to orchestral and symphonic music. She 
also arranged concerts with the Classical Philharmonic Orchestra of San 
Leandro for thousands of Hayward area children.
  Not only was Mrs. Fenton committed to promoting musical awareness, 
but she also dedicated a great deal of her time to the visual

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arts in the Hayward area. She was a member of the Hayward Arts Council, 
which arranges art exhibits in downtown storefronts and throughout the 
community. Mrs. Fenton had arranged art exhibits in the City Hall since 
June of 1998.
  After her retirement, Mrs. Fenton continued to remain active in the 
Hayward community. She was a member of the California Retired Teachers 
Association as well as the Eden Garden Club. She was also a member of 
the Friends of the Hayward Library group and the Kaiser Hospital 
support group for heart patients.
  Mrs. Fenton's accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. During her 
time as an educator, Mrs. Fenton received several awards from the 
California Teachers Association. In 1998, the Hayward Lions Club 
recognized Mrs. Fenton with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year 
Award.
  I ask my colleagues to join with me in paying tribute to this great 
community leader. Mrs. Fenton will truly be missed by all members of 
the Hayward community. Her dedication to promoting cultural awareness, 
especially in the arts, will be remembered for many years to come.

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