[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1361]
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                        HONORING JENNIFER TERRA

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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 
Jennifer Terra a physical education and diversity advocate, 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, Jennifer Terra was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Jennifer Terra is a Physical Education instructor at Emerson 
Jr. High school in Davis who has been organizing Diversity training as 
part of the Peer Helping program for 24 years. Jennifer brings together 
junior high students and guest speakers who have suffered from 
discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying. The goal is to break down 
barriers between students and make them more aware of what they say and 
do and how their words and actions affect the people around them. The 
daylong trainings take place several times throughout the year and are 
open to any student who wishes to participate. Topics cover a wide 
range of disabling conditions, sexual orientation, race, religion, and 
culture.
  Whereas, Jennifer's Peer Helping program pairs an older student with 
each incoming 7th grader who monitors them periodically throughout the 
year and serves as a mentor. Peer Helper's give Prevention 
presentations to the 7th graders on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and 
stress management. This builds trust and role modeling on how to treat 
themselves and one another with respect.
  Whereas, in Jennifer's P.E. classes, she establishes a learning 
environment at the beginning of each year before any physical education 
takes place. Her emphasis is on the principles of teamwork as a 
critical life skill to be utilized well beyond the basketball court. 
Jennifer's commitment to the nurturing of caring, young people who will 
in turn grow into a caring community are a reflection of her deep 
character and hope for a strong bright future.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Jennifer Terra.

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