[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
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                          HONORING ALMA HICKEL

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Alma Hickel a community volunteer in Colusa County 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, Alma Hickel was recognized as a 2015 Woman of the 
Year.
  Whereas, when Alma Hickel won the Grand Prize at the Colusa County 
Fair Cook-off last year for her famous Walnut pie, it was no surprise 
to hear her confess, ``I love to bake. I even grew and shelled the 
walnuts.'' Alma has won multiple contest prizes for her baking skills 
over the years, but what Alma is most known for throughout Colusa is 
how generous she has been with her sharing her baking skills with the 
community. For many years, Alma has donated baked items to be sold or 
auctioned in support of local fundraising efforts.
  Whereas, she has also provided inspirational leadership to 4-H, 
Catholic Ladies Relief Society, Our Lady of Lourdes and the Colusa 
Regional Medical Center.
  Whereas, Alma, together with her late husband James, taught their 
five children the value of self-reliance, hard work, and giving back to 
their community through leading by example. Daughter and City 
Councilwoman Marilyn shares, ``Our mother is amazingly kind. She 
operated a Daycare for over 35 years and cared for so many children. 
She watched them all grow up and has never forgotten them. Whenever 
there is a funeral in town, she will bake and take it to the family to 
comfort them.''
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Alma Hickel.

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