[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27553]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FREMONT, 
                         NEWARK AND UNION CITY

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2007

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker I rise today to honor the League of Women 
Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City. On October 27, 2007, the 
League will be celebrating 50 years of civic engagement with our 
community. Individuals who helped to shape the Tri-Cities of Fremont, 
Newark and Union City, after their incorporation, formed the League.
  Over the last 50 years, members of the League of Women Voters of 
Fremont, Newark and Union City have registered thousands of voters, 
hosted hundreds of candidate and other public forums, published and 
distributed voter information, and produced a community based cable 
program that has been actively broadcasting for over 10 years.
  The League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City has 
stayed true to its mission and held to its motto: Democracy is not a 
spectator sport! The League has been a leading voice for voter service, 
citizen education, advocacy, and government accountability.
  I applaud the League members for their commitment to empower citizens 
to shape better communities. The Tri-Cities, over the last 50 years, 
have greatly benefited from the League's activities and initiatives to 
make a positive difference.
  I join the Tri-Cities community in thanking the members of the League 
of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City for their untiring 
efforts and send best wishes for many more years of successful public 
service.

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