[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1387-E1388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ANDREA ARMSTRONG

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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 
Andrea Armstrong, a community leader 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, Andrea Armstrong was recognized as a 2015 Woman 
of the year.
  Whereas, committed to the guidance and activities of Williams youth, 
in addition to serving as a school board member for 20 years, Andi has 
been a key organizer and speaker for the `Every 15 Minutes' program in 
schools. As a teenager, Andi was in a serious car accident involving a 
drunken driver. She has

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shared her story across the North State to encourage students to 
consider the consequences of drinking and driving or being a passenger 
in a car driven by an impaired driver.
  Whereas, Andi's leadership was fundamental in the development and 
completion of the downtown mural project. The mural is the pride and 
the focal point in the City of Williams. She served for 7 years as 
President of Citizens for a Better Williams, dedicated to the 
improvement of the historic downtown business district. Andi organized 
the City of Williams annual events and parades while developing a 
Summer concert series in the park. Full of fun, residents will often 
see Andi serving strawberry shortcakes outfitted in the old-fashioned 
Car-Hop tradition.
  Whereas, in 2012, local hero Sgt. Alejandro Jauregui lost both legs 
below the knees in Afghanistan. Andi, an Army Mom, orchestrated his 
homecoming. With over 200 town folks and veterans cheering and waving 
flags in the center of town, they honored and welcomed Sgt. Jauregui 
home. Later, Sgt. Jauregui received a home from ``Homes for our 
Troops'' in Woodland. It was Andi who spearheaded a fundraiser that 
generated over $10,000 to help pay for handicap accessible home 
features.
  Whereas, an inspiration to many and admired by all, Andi goes above 
and beyond the call of duty to ensure that a call for help is answered.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Andrea Armstrong.

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