[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 178 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1876-E1877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING LINDA CRAYTON

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2013

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
extraordinary career of Linda Crayton as we celebrate over 40 years of 
her dedicated service to the community and her wide reaching 
accomplishments. Ms. Crayton is an outstanding individual, who 
throughout her distinguished career has championed public private 
partnerships, led efforts for gender equality, advocated for justice in 
her community, and supported our youth.
  Ms. Crayton's esteemed career has spanned over four decades as an 
employee of Comcast, where she is currently the San Francisco Regional 
Senior Director of Government Relations. Along the way, she has been a 
staunch advocate for the advancement of women by leading efforts with 
Black Women Organized for Political Action, California Women Lead, 
EMERGE, Women In Cable and Telecommunications, and 100 Black Women of 
the Bay Area, Inc. Ms. Crayton has been recognized numerous times for 
her commitment to gender equality. The San Francisco League of Women 
Voters accorded Ms. Crayton ``The Woman Who Could Be President'' award 
in 2001. In 2006, she was named ``Woman of the Year'' for the 9th 
senatorial district by California State Senator and President Pro-
Tempore Don Perata, as well as ``Corporate Woman of the Year'' by 100 
Black Women, Inc. In 2011, Ms. Crayton was recognized by the National 
Women's History Month with a History Makers Award.
  Among her many contributions, Ms. Crayton has tirelessly served her 
community and church as a civil rights leader. She has worked with the 
NAACP, Urban League, and countless other community justice 
organizations. She also supports the East Oakland Youth Development 
Center, Oakland Boys and Girls Club, and the Spanish Speaking Citizens 
Foundation. For her tremendous commitment to the community, she has 
been recognized by the San Francisco African American Chamber with a 
``Lifetime Achievement'' award and by the National Association for 
Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) as a Black History Month--
Living Legend. In 2007, the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Committee and 
the Bayview Hunters Point Family Resource Center further honored Ms. 
Crayton with a ``Distinguished Community Service Award,'' and a 
``Humanitarian Award,'' respectively.
  Moreover, Ms. Crayton boasts an impressive commitment to local 
government. In 1996, San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown first appointed 
her to the San Francisco Airports Commission, a role that she has been 
appointed to by successive San Francisco mayors continuously till this 
day. She has worked hard to ensure that San Francisco International 
Airport is the best run, cleanest, and most welcoming airport in the 
world.
  Additionally, Ms. Crayton provided much needed support and leadership 
to the restructuring of the San Francisco Department of Health in her 
capacity as President of the San Francisco District V Mental Health 
Board. For these efforts she was recognized by the San Francisco Board 
of Supervisors with the prestigious Leadership Award.
  Throughout her prolific career, Ms. Crayton has not only been a 
hardworking professional, but also a compassionate and generous 
individual. She has been a mentor for countless men and women 
throughout the years, taking them under her wing to help them grow 
professionally and pursue job opportunities.
  Therefore, on behalf of California's 13th Congressional District, Ms. 
Linda Crayton, I salute you. Your many years of service have made an 
indelible mark in our community. Best wishes to you and your loved ones 
in the years to come.

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