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water quality conditions of over 500 

California beaches through its annual 

Beach Report Card. 

Dorothy’s work did not stop with 

Heal the Bay. She went on to found the 

Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers 

Watershed Council to preserve, restore, 

and enhance the economic, social, and 

environmental aspects of the local watersheds. She also went on to help establish the Public Officials for Water 

and Environmental Reform and the 

California Water Impact Network— 

both dedicated to water sustainability. 

Even to the very last days of her life, 

when she was bedridden and under hospice care, Dorothy fought for positive 

change. She wrote an editorial for the 

Los Angeles Times, pleading for sensible water policy, and she even provided specific guidance on how to obtain it. Dorothy inspired others to take 

action on environmental issues 

through a life of dedicated leadership 

and service. 

Green is survived by three sons, 

Joshua, Avrom and Herschel; two 

brothers, Morris and Gerald; and three 

granddaughters, Jessica, Katherine and 

Tara. I send my deepest condolences to 

them. 

Our Nation lost an amazing environmental activist with the passing of 

Dorothy Green, but her legacy to the 

State of California and promotion of 

clean ocean water will live on.

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∑ 

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF 

ALLENSWORTH, CALIFORNIA 

∑ Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask 

my colleagues to join me in celebrating 

the 100th anniversary of the Town of 

Allensworth, a town located in California’s San Joaquin Valley founded by 

COL Allen Allensworth. 

After his retirement, COL Allen 

Allensworth, who escaped slavery during the Civil War to serve with the 

Union Army, arrived in California in 

hopes of developing a settlement where 

hard work and a strong sense of community would enable the town’s residents and future generations to realize 

their full potential as free citizens and 

without discrimination. 

In 1908, the settlers eventually settled on a region located between Fresno and Bakersfield in Tulare County, a 

site with an abundance of rich farm 

land, a site that they would name 

‘‘Allensworth’’ in honor of the Colonel 

whose belief in self-determination and 

liberty led them to central California. 

In just a few years after its founding, 

the town of Allensworth grew from a 

remote outpost to a vibrant community with a school, church, and a number of thriving businesses. The library 

in Allensworth was the first in Tulare 

County. Allensworth was a close-knit 

community where residents often came 

together to participate in formal debates, plays, and a number of social activities. 

After Colonel Allensworth’s passing 

in 1914, a number of families remained 

in pursuit of his vision, and their dedication to the principles of freedom and 

liberty earned the town the title ‘‘the 

town that refused to die.’’ 

In 1974, the California State Parks 

purchased the townsite of Allensworth, 

and it became the Colonel Allensworth 

Historic State Park, the first State 

park that highlights the contributions 

made by African-American pioneers to 

the State of California. 

Today, the Allensworth Historic 

State Park, where many of the town’s 

original buildings have been restored 

and reconstructed, provides a window 

for visitors to see the vision of COL 

Allen Allensworth, a true California 

pioneer. 

The story of the town of 

Allensworth’s years is a testament to 

the value of freedom and determination. As its many admirers gather to 

celebrate the 100th anniversary of 

Allensworth, I thank them for their 

support and wish them a successful and 

enjoyable visit.

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∑ 

REMEMBERING BRADLEY MOODY 

∑ Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask 

my colleagues to join me in honoring 

the memory of a dedicated law enforcement officer, Officer Bradley Alan 

Moody of the City of Richmond Police 

Department. For the past 8 years, Officer Moody worked tirelessly to provide 

the citizens of Richmond with safety 

and service. On October 4, 2008, Officer 

Moody was tragically injured in the 

line of duty, and passed away 3 days 

later. 

Officer Moody, 29 years old, was deeply committed to the city of Richmond. 

Shortly before his accident, he had received a commendation for chasing 

down and arresting two suspects carrying concealed weapons in separate 

incidents in August 2008. 

A K–9 officer and a member of the 

Richmond Police Department SWAT 

team, Officer Moody was renowned for 

his extraordinary work ethic among 

fellow officers. He was also extremely 

personable; able to both fight crime 

and interact with youth in the community. Throughout his career, Officer 

Moody demonstrated a passion for law 

enforcement and commitment to helping others, qualities that enabled him 

to become a respected and model member of the Richmond Police Department. Officer Moody’s colleagues will 

always remember him for his professionalism and devotion to serving the 

public. 

Officer Moody was a loving husband, 

proud father, and devoted friend. He is 

survived by his wife, Susan, a former 

Richmond police dispatcher, and two 

young children. Officer Moody served 

the city of Richmond with honor and 

dignity, and his contributions to his 

community and the many lives he 

touched will serve as a shining example 

of his legacy. 

We will always be grateful for Officer 

Moody’s service and the valor that he 

displayed while serving and protecting 

the people of Richmond.∑ 

TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND 

∑ Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I am 

pleased and honored to pay tribute to 

the legendary Barbra Streisand, one of 

the most talented and successful female entertainers in modern history. 

For more than 40 years, Barbra’s wildly 

successful career in music, television, 

film, and theater has enamored fans 

across America and abroad. In recognition of her great achievements and 

contributions to American culture, 

Barbra has been named a Kennedy Center Honoree for 2008. 

Barbra Streisand was born on April 

24, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY. The daughter 

of Diana and Emanual Streisand, 

Barbra passionately pursued her dream 

of a career in show business from a 

young age. After getting her start in 

New York City night clubs, Barbra 

signed a contract with Columbia 

Records in 1962. 

In 1963, the 21-year-old singer won 

two Grammy Awards, including Album 

of the Year. At that time, Barbra was 

the youngest artist to have ever received that award. Barbra has now recorded 60 albums, sold over 148 million 

albums worldwide, and is one of the 

highest-selling female artists of all 

time. 

In 1965, ‘‘My Name is Barbra,’’ her 

first television special, earned five 

Emmys and the distinguished Peabody 

Award. In 1968, she earned the Academy 

Award for Best Actress for her performance in her very first motion picture, ‘‘Funny Girl.’’ In 1976, Barbra became the first female composer to win 

an Academy Award, for her song ‘‘Evergreen’’ from the film ‘‘A Star Is 

Born.’’ 

Barbra continued smashing glass 

ceilings when she became the first 

woman ever to direct, write, and star 

in a major motion picture. ‘‘Yentl’’ received five Academy Award nominations. She also directed, wrote, and 

starred in ‘‘Prince of Tides,’’ which received even more nominations, including one for Best Picture. Barbra is one 

of a very few individuals who has won 

an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a 

Tony award. 

As her career continues to rise to 

unfathomable heights, Barbra never 

shies away from an opportunity to improve the lives of others. She has 

worked tirelessly on issues of national 

and international importance. Her 

commitment to social justice is demonstrated by the work of the Streisand 

Foundation—which benefits national 

organizations working on the protection of civil rights, environmental 

preservation, voter education, nuclear 

disarmament, and women’s health. 

Barbra received the Humanitarian 

Award from the Human Rights Campaign in 2004. 

Barbra’s unparalleled talent, enthusiasm and commitment are reflected 

by the millions of individuals whose 

lives she has touched. We are grateful 

for Barbra’s innumerable gifts, and I 

hope you will all join me in celebrating 

the remarkable Barbra Streisand.∑ 

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