[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1385]
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                         HONORING BECKY BRUMMET

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Becky Brummet, a special education teacher 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, Becky Brummet was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Becky is a dedicated Special Education teacher at Orland 
High School who previously taught students at the Continuation School 
and Head Start. Becky goes the extra mile to ensure her students who 
face challenges get the services they need. Becky is described by her 
colleagues as a Worker Bee and a fearless child advocate.
  Whereas, Becky served the Glenn County Fair Board by appointment 
under Governor Schwarzenegger and has continued to support current 
appointees and activities since her departure. Becky was the co-founder 
of the ``Avenue of Lights'', an annual display installed at the 
fairgrounds during the holidays that has expanded over the years to 
encompass a full mile. It poses as a Winter Wonderland to delight local 
residents of all ages.
  Whereas, additionally, Becky serves as President of the California 
Teachers Association in Orland where she is a strong voice for fairness 
in the workplace. Her voice is amplified each day with a powerful task: 
she leads by example.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Becky Brummet.

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