[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BETTY RHODES

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Betty 
Rhodes, who is leaving after 15 years of dedicated service to the Napa 
County Commission on Aging.
  Ms. Betty Rhodes served in several vital capacities on the Napa 
County Commission on Aging, most important as Chair for two terms 
beginning in 2001. Throughout the years, she has been a consistent and 
committed benefactor to the community through her patronage and support 
of innumerable causes in Napa County. Her commitments include writing 
the ``Senior Corner'' in the St. Helena Star, serving on the Board of 
Directors of Napa, becoming a member of the Senior Advisory Committee 
for the City of Napa, and becoming co-host of Seniors Rule!, a new 
local television series. Ms. Rhodes fully embraced her numerous 
leadership positions and has been an important advocate for the elderly 
community.
  One of her major contributions to the local community is the award 
winning protective measure known as the Caregiver Permit Ordinance. 
This measure mandates fingerprinting and criminal background checks for 
every individual and business providing in-home care for the elderly 
and disabled in the Napa Valley. Ms. Rhodes was also named 
``Outstanding Booster of the Year'' by the Napa Chamber of Commerce in 
2009, signifying the lasting positive impacts that she has had on the 
community.
  Ms. Rhodes' success in working with the elder community stems from 
her ability to truly understand their needs as well as their value in 
the community. Through her dedication and determination, she has proven 
to be an influential leading advocate for older adults.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Rhodes has a long and distinguished career of 
service to others, most notably to the senior community in Napa County. 
It is therefore appropriate that we acknowledge Ms. Rhodes today and 
wish her well as she departs the Napa County Commission on Aging.

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