[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20978]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF BARBARA GRAVES

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a constituent and an 
activist who has worked tirelessly for her community and the Democratic 
Party. The condition of our local communities stands at the heart of 
our Nation's well being, and we should all commend and find ourselves 
humbled by those individuals who dedicate themselves to their specific 
improvement and prosperity. Barbara Graves is one such individual and, 
for her great work, is being honored by the Santa Cruz County 
Democratic Central Committee, SCCDCC, as the 2005 Democrat of the Year.
  Barbara has worked tirelessly to improve and protect her community, 
having served as Capitola's alternate on the Regional Transportation 
Commission, Capitola's representative to the Advisory Committee of the 
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, Chair of Capitola 
Walks Club, the Ventana Chapter's Delegate Alternate to the Sierra 
Club's National Council, Chair of the local Sierra Club Political 
Committee, and Treasurer of the Environmental Council of Santa Cruz 
County. Ms. Graves serves currently as the Region 9 Director and 
Environmental Caucus Secretary of the California Democratic Party, and 
contributes in no small way to the betterment of her community by 
coordinating both the non-profit ``Traffic Busters in Schools'' and 
WAVE. As part of her dedication to the Democratic Party and with the 
hopes of fostering political innovation she also coordinates the Santa 
Cruz County Precinct Captains Program providing, among other things, 
free training on the use of campaign data tools.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor Ms. Barbara Graves as an 
exceptional citizen and community leader. Barbara's ongoing service to 
the Democratic Party and undaunted commitment to her community show her 
as an example to all those who wonder how it is that one person might 
affect real, substantial change, and I commend the Santa Cruz County 
D.C.C. on their recognition of Barbara's work and achievement. Thank 
you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to honor this exemplary 
individual.

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