[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CATHLEEN BARNIER OF SONOMA COUNTY, CA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to honor 
Cathleen Barnier of Sonoma County, California, upon her retirement from 
30 years of leadership in the management of community-based non-profit 
organizations.
  For the last 10 years, Cathleen has been the President and CEO of 
Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire (GIRE), an agency providing 
employment and training programs, retails stores, business services, 
and recycling programs in six northern California counties. During her 
tenure, GIRE has been an active partner in community employment and 
education initiatives.
  Prior to her work at GIRE, Cathleen served as Executive Director of 
the Family Service Agency of Sonoma County and Service Director of the 
American Cancer Society of Northern California. She also worked at 
Sonoma State Hospital, Sonoma County Adoption Agency, and North Bay 
Regional Center.
  Cathleen's community involvement includes active roles with the 
Workforce Investment Board, Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, Business 
Education Round Table, Economic Vitality Project, Santa Rosa Rotary, 
and School to Career. She was also appointed by the Governor to the 
State Department of Rehabilitation Advisory Council.
  Mr. Speaker, Cathleen Barnier has provided exemplary service to the 
community for over 30 years, demonstrating that compassion and 
commitment combined with leadership and ability result in success. We 
are proud to honor Cathleen for her achievements and to wish her well 
in her future life traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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