[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING KATHRYN WINTER OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2010

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my friend Kathryn Winter on the occasion of her retirement as executive 
director of Fair Housing Napa Valley in Napa County, California. 
Kathryn's leadership will be truly missed by her colleagues, the people 
of Napa County, and all of the organizations around Northern California 
that heavily relied on her immense knowledge and experience in public 
service.
  Mrs. Winter is a native San Franciscan who graduated from Lowell High 
School. She received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of 
California, Berkeley and her masters from Stanford University. Mrs. 
Winter has dedicated her life to serving her community. She began her 
career of public service as an English instructor on the Navajo and 
Hopi Indian reservations, Napa Valley College and Hillsdale High School 
in San Mateo, California. Prior to her current position, she served 
honorably as a town councilmember in Yountville, California and as a 
Napa County supervisor. She also brought her talents to the Governor's 
Office of Planning and Research.
  In her 6\1/2\ years as executive director of Fair Housing Napa 
Valley, she has worked tirelessly to eliminate housing discrimination 
and ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, 
education, conciliation, outreach, advocacy and enforcement. Under 
Kathryn's leadership, Fair Housing Napa Valley emerged as a powerhouse 
in the local non-profit community. She raised over $1.8 million, 
expanded the program from one to five staff members, doubled caseload 
and tripled revenues.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize Kathryn Winter 
for her many years of service to Napa County, California, and to thank 
her for her many contributions to our community. I know she will 
continue to make the Napa Valley a better place during this next phase 
of her life. I join her husband Mick, her daughter Joanna and our 
colleagues in wishing her the best as she moves on to future 
challenges.

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