[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING GRACIELA ESPINDOLA

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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 
Graciela Espindola a youth 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, Graciela Espindola was recognized as a 2015 Woman 
of the Year.
  Whereas, Graciela Espindola is the Program Coordinator of the 
Intervention and Prevention Programs that she founded and established 
for the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Office in Yuba City, 
California. She has over 30 years of professional experience in 
educational systems and structures with an emphasis in social work.
  Whereas, throughout her years of experience, Graciela has chaired 
several local and state organizations including President of the 
California Association of Child Welfare and Attendance organization, 
Chair of the Pupil Services Coalition, and California Delegate of the 
International Association for Truancy & Dropout Prevention. She has 
also served on the California Department of Education's K-12 Student 
Mental Health Initiative Advisory Board, School Attendance Review 
Board, and the Gang Risk Intervention Program.
  Whereas, Graciela has a certification in Counseling Vocational 
Assessment & Career Counseling from Chapman College and Human Resources 
and Management from the California State University, Sacramento. She is 
currently a Masters in Social Work candidate at the University of 
Southern California's dual Social Work and Global Policy PhD program. 
In addition, Graciela is also a successful grant writer and project 
manager, securing more than $7 million in grant funds during her 
career.
  Resolved, that I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Graciela Espindola.

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