[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 138 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1354-E1355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JOANNE ELLIS

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Joanne Ellis, a community leader, and one of my district's 2015 Woman 
of the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Joanne Ellis was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Joanne Ellis is the Executive Director of the Yuba Sutter 
Gleaners Food Bank and Thrift Store. The Yuba Sutter Gleaners Food Bank 
is the only all-volunteer Food Bank in California. In addition to 
coordinating food distributions at 22 sites, scheduling volunteers and 
arranging for deliveries, Joanne manages the Emergency Drought Box 
program authorized by Governor Jerry Brown to distribute among 
individuals most affected by the drought such as agricultural workers.
  Whereas, Joanne took the initiative to implement a successful pilot 
program called `Food for Thought' at Park Avenue School in Yuba City. 
The program aims to minimize child hunger over the weekends when 
children and families do not have access to the National School Lunch 
program. It offers students the opportunity to take fresh local fruits 
and vegetables and whole grain breads home to prepare and eat over the 
weekend. With Park Avenue Elementary School containing the highest 
poverty levels in the district, the program has been very well-
received.
  Whereas, Joanne is a member of the Lions Club and Yuba-Sutter United 
Way. Joanne is dedicated to helping the neediest in her community 
through broad collaborative efforts with supporting agencies who 
conduct cooking demonstrations and taste testing for her food bank 
families on a regular basis. Joanne's work is truly a labor of love.
  Resolved, that I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Joanne Ellis.

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