[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6401-6402]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MARIN COUNTY

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a valued institution 
that has been part of the fabric of life in Marin County for 75 years--
the local chapter of the League of Women Voters.
  A nonpartisan organization of women and men with over 200 members, 
the Marin League has worked for many years to encourage informed 
participation of citizens in government, to increase the understanding 
of public issues, and to influence policy through education and 
advocacy.
  Over the years the League has hosted hundreds of Pros and Cons 
presentations on ballot measures for the public, organized live, 
televised and webcast debates for almost every elected office in the 
county, sponsored

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voter registration drives in local high schools and colleges, and 
mailed thousands of postcards advising voters on how to evaluate 
negative candidate mailers. In addition, it has been involved in 
supporting local ballot measures and hosting guest speakers from a 
variety of organizations to help educate the public as well as 
continuing a tradition of monthly Action meetings.
  The League has worked with local organizations dedicated to improving 
life in Marin County and has actively studied many issues crucial to 
the community. These include affordable housing, transportation and 
land use measures, early childhood education, college scholarships, 
health care, and water supply.
  As a Congressional candidate, I have participated in the League's 
debates and have truly appreciated its balanced, non-partisan approach. 
Questions from League moderators are invariably thoughtful, balanced, 
and germane, allowing voters to hear positions on the important issues 
of the day.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the League of Women Voters of Marin 
County on this important anniversary. For 75 years, it has encouraged 
voter participation and education while promoting good government for 
Marin.

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