[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17266-17267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             JUNKO CUSHMAN

 Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I wish to submit to the record the 
following resolution regarding the passing of Junko Cushman. Beloved by 
all her friends

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and neighbors, Junko always found time to serve her community. Whether 
working to bring arts and culture to her community, or improving the 
quality of healthcare, Junko always showed uncommon passion and 
determination in her efforts. She discovered very young that the key to 
a fulfilling life is a life of helping others. Junko's community may be 
weaker for her loss, but is no doubt stronger for her service. It is my 
privilege to honor her on the Senate floor today.
  The resolution follows:

       Whereas, the passing, at 60, of a distinguished California 
     resident, Junko Cushman, whose good deeds earned her the 
     respect and admiration of her colleagues and the countless 
     individuals whose lives she touched, brought immense sorrow 
     and loss to people throughout the state; and
       Whereas, although she never sought attention, Junko 
     Cushman's natural sense of style and hands-on commitment to 
     charitable causes were impossible to overlook; and
       Whereas, a Japanese-born San Diegan, she entertained with 
     international flair, excelled at multicultural floral 
     arrangements, and took a leadership role in the Union of Pan 
     Asian Communities; and
       Whereas, Mrs. Cushman served as chairwoman of events 
     benefiting the San Diego Museum of Art and the Arthritis 
     Foundation and had been on the boards of the Old Globe 
     Theatre, San Diego Foundation, and Burnham Cancer Institute; 
     and
       Whereas, Mrs. Cushman dedicated her time and service to San 
     Diego State University's Japanese Cultural Fair in Balboa 
     Park; and
       Whereas, in 1987, Mrs. Cushman served as Chairwoman of a 
     Union of Pan Asian Communities dinner dance on Harbor Island 
     and, in 1989, she played a similar role for the Arthritis 
     Foundation; and
       Whereas, over the years, Mrs. Cushman has shown her strong 
     support for California's political system through her 
     affiliation with the Democratic Party; and
       Whereas, in 1989, Mrs. Cushman and her husband, Larry, were 
     honored for their community service at a Meals on Wheels 
     dinner dance; and
       Whereas, born in Nagano, Japan, and raised in Tokyo, Mrs. 
     Cushman graduated from the prominent Tamagawa High School 
     and, at age 19, she moved to Los Angeles, California, where 
     she studied English for two years before returning to Japan; 
     and
       Whereas, she leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her 
     legacy her husband; Larry; her brother, Hisato Hara; her 
     stepdaughters, Diane Cushman and Janice Ziegler; her 
     grandson, Zachary; her two granddaughters, Ashley and Sarah; 
     her niece Mari; and her nephew Yasuto; now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by Assembly Member Juan Vargas, That he expresses 
     his deepest regret at the passing of Junko Cushman, and 
     extends his heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved family and 
     friends.

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