[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1167]
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                        HONORING ANGELA PEATMAN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Angela 
Peatman, an outstanding member of the Napa Valley community and my dear 
friend, on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
  Born on July 30, 1935, Ms. Peatman has been a dedicated public 
servant, a devoted mother, and a tireless advocate for families in the 
Napa Valley. She began her public service at the Cope Family Resource 
Center in Napa, where she served as a board member and later as 
president. Ms. Peatman flourished in her role at the nonprofit 
organization, where she cherished the opportunity to work directly with 
her local community.
  Ms. Peatman also served as a founding board member and president of 
the Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center. Founded in 2005, the 
Center offers educational programs and advocacy services to support 
personal growth and family stability in the Latino community throughout 
Napa County. The organization also works to bridge the gap between 
service providers and the Latino community by providing culturally 
sensitive intake and referral services for over 500 families every 
year.
  In 2010, Ms. Peatman was named ``Citizen of the Year'' by the Napa 
Chamber of Commerce in recognition for her years of service to the 
valley's community. She was also named ``Associate'' by her alma mater, 
Stanford University. This prestigious title is given to a select few 
alumni who have demonstrated significant volunteer service to the 
university.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we recognize Ms. Peatman on the 
occasion of her 80th birthday for her years of valued service to the 
Napa Valley community. We wish her a very happy birthday and many years 
of health and happiness.

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