[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MS. BETH GUISLIN

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Beth Guislin for her 
years of dedication as an employee of the University of California and 
for her contribution to the world community.
  Beth began her career with the University in 1976 at the Los Angeles 
campus. After leaving UCLA, she continued her work at the Santa Cruz 
campus of the University of California system. As UCSC's Director of 
Instructional Computing, she built a campus institution respected by 
both faculty and students that enhanced the campus' reputation for 
undergraduate education by providing a space for students to publish 
their work and gain needed employment skills.
  Beth has also shared her expertise with people around the world 
through her love for travel. She served as a mental health counselor 
for Americans living in Bangkok during the Vietnam War, was a field 
assistant for the Smithsonian-sponsored Arun Valley Wildlife Expedition 
in Nepal and contributed to the betterment of public health in 
Thailand. Beth is also fluent in Thai, and as a Peace Corp volunteer, 
she acted as a liaison between the Thai Ministries of Health, 
Agriculture, and Education in the area of nutrition and was involved in 
the establishment of markets for locally produced foods in some of 
Thailand's rural areas.
  Beth is also an expert sailor with 19 years of experience as a member 
of a Los Angeles crew for international cruises and races. One of the 
highlights of her sailing experience includes sailing from California 
to Tahiti.
  Mr. Speaker I wish to honor Beth Guislin, upon her retirement from 
the University of California, for her compassion and dedication to 
education. Her actions serve as an example of how to live life to the 
fullest, while selflessly giving back to those in need here and around 
the world. I join the University in commending Beth for her leadership 
in instructional computing and international public service, and I 
extend my sincere best wishes for her retirement and future endeavors.

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