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




                     HONORING ZENOBIA BROKENBROUGH

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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 
Zenobia Brokenbrough a veteran advocate, peace activist, 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, Zenobia Brokenbrough was recognized as a 2015 
Woman of the year.
  Whereas, Zee Brown Brokenbrough has been the Minister of Music at the 
historic Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Marysville, home 
to one of California's oldest choirs since 1978. For the past 10 years, 
Zee has been the Choir, Musical Theater and Piano teacher at the 
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, one of the highest performing 
schools in the Yuba-Sutter region. Previously and for many years, Zee 
taught 3rd grade and music at St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Yuba 
City. Zee is an upstanding and inspiring educator who has given years 
of her time and talent to thousands of students.
  Whereas, Zee and Bethel AME's Choir spread joy throughout the 
community bringing hope to patients in Senior homes and hospitals, 
during holiday and fundraising events, street fairs, weddings, 
funerals, health fairs and a myriad of other events. Annually, Zee 
helps charter school students fundraise to travel and perform at Chico 
State and Disneyland.
  Whereas, through music and Zee's educational programs she is beloved 
by her students and peers. Zee broadens the minds of her students while 
challenging them to think critically, value diversity, and function 
competently, to become effective and confident leaders.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Zenobia Brokenbrough.

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