[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1359-E1360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DOROTHY POOLEY

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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 
Dorothy Pooley an

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Ombudsman and advocate for seniors, 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, Dorothy Pooley was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, while Dorothy Pooley is officially retired, no one would 
know it. If you were to ask any of the Seniors at the Willows 
residential facility, they will tell you how ever-present and beloved 
she is there as their Ombudsman.
  Whereas, Dorothy's long career began in 1954 at the Kennedy Space 
Center in Florida. She worked for RCA in their Communications 
Engineering and Optics Engineering Departments and TRW in their 
Minuteman Program. In the 1970s, Dorothy moved to Glenn County and has 
worked for the County in numerous capacities including Public Guardian, 
Court Investigator and Ombudsman.
  Whereas, as the Ombudsman for the Willows Center, Dorothy visits with 
the residents at least weekly. She is a liaison between the residents 
and their family members and the facility. Dorothy helps residents with 
problem solving when asked and always brings a friendly smile and a 
kind word of encouragement to all she comes in contact with.
  Whereas, one Willows resident summed up Dorothy with these words, 
``Dorothy loves what she does. If she is needed, she comes right away 
to help us solve problems. If she does not know the answer, she will 
find it for us. I can't think of a better person.''
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Dorothy Pooley.

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