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“SAM HELWER AND FRANK P. BELOTTI MEMORIAL FREEWAYS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1320 on June 22, 1995.
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SAM HELWER AND FRANK P. BELOTTI MEMORIAL FREEWAYS
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HON. FRANK RIGGS
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 22, 1995
Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, this month, two portions of U.S. Highway 101 in California's First Congressional District will be dedicated in honor of noted Californians--Sam Helwer and Frank P. Belotti.
Sam Helwer was born in Russell, KS, on August 23, 1913. He served as district engineer for the State of California, Department of Transportation, district 1, from 1957 to 1967. Beginning his career in 1936, he eventually served with five department of transportation districts. He developed a particular expertise in freeway interchange design. As district 1 engineer, he was responsible for all units of the northwestern California highway system, running approximately 300 miles north and south, and 70 to 80 miles from east to west, including a portion of historic Highway 101. In 1964, he was able to expedite the recovery of the north coast's highway system from a record winter storm.
Frank P. Belotti served as a member of the California Legislature from 1950 to 1972. He was an effective advocate of preserving the unique scenic beauty of the redwood groves and was instrumental in securing the legislation that made possible the freeway bypass of the groves and the preservation of the existing State highway designated as the ``Avenue of the Giants.''
It is a fitting tribute to each of these men that portions of the highway that meant so much to them is being named in their honor. I offer my congratulations to their families, including Mrs. Sam
``Dordy'' Helwer of west Sacramento, and Mrs. Delphine Belotti of Eureka.
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