This coveted award. which is so richly deserved. will be presented in conjunction with the YWCAs 3rd annual special recognition of "International Mothers Day." Mrs. Deukmejian is the mother of California Gov. George Deukmejian and Mrs. Anna Ashhian. As you can appreciate. Mr Speaker. every mother gives birth to a child with great hopes that that child will live a long and happy life. When one. however. is given that rare opportunity to watch a son grow up and become Governor of their State. that in itself. must be a very satisfying experience. This is. no doubt. an even greater experience for a mother who immigrated to this country and was faced with one barrier after another. A native of Armenia. Mrs.
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