[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 25586]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         BARBARA KAUFMAN EULOGY

  (Ms. WATSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, we have lost a popular and well-educated 
school administrator who was an outstanding student and gifted in 
music. Early on, her teachers would say of her, ``She could walk 
amongst kings and not lose her common touch.'' She moved easily among 
people, singing her way into star status, and even appeared on an early 
TV version of ``Star Search.'' Using her own talents of fashion, 
decorating and cooking, she was a role model for her students.
  Barbara Kaufman was a special education administrative secretary for 
Los Angeles County Schools for over 25 years. She was a champion for 
the rights of children with special needs and deeply loved working in 
her chosen profession. In addition, Barbara volunteered in the 
political campaigns of myself, and she accepted any job that would add 
to the improvement of the people's social, political and economic 
conditions.
  After many bouts with illness, Barbara's activities were limited. 
However, she participated as much as possible in her church, 
particularly enjoying Bible study and prayer support groups. Barbara 
Kaufman was a woman for all seasons and a witness for Christ.
  A life so well lived has to be recognized by our Congress so the 
record will show her life as a role model for others. BJ's star will 
forever shine in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

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