[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1387]
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                          HONORING ANGIE GATES

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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 
Angie Gates a community organizer 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, Angie Gates was recognized as a 2015 Woman of the 
year.
  Whereas, Angie Gates is inspired by the people she serves through her 
volunteerism. ``After the floods, I saw the good in people,'' explained 
Angie. ``It made me proud to call Yuba County my home.''
  Whereas, Angie has been a community organizer and volunteer in Yuba 
County for over 20 years. She spearheaded `So You Can', a canned food 
drive and a critical networking agency. Originally designed to serve 
Olivehurst, the networking agency has expanded to include Linda, 
Arboga, Plumas Lake, and Marysville.
  Whereas, hundreds of local families are helped each year by the 
organizations and annual events Angie provides leadership for, such as 
Olivehurst's Christmas Parade and Car Show, Marysville Boots and Brews, 
Operation Turkey Swap, Holiday Dinner and Toy Drive, Olivehurst Little 
League, Marysville Kiwanis, Yuba County Senior Center, and Duke 
Memorial Foundation.
  Whereas, beyond providing food for the hungry and conducting toy 
drives during the holidays for low income families, Angie is passionate 
about creating positive family events that promote a sense of community 
wellbeing so that people feel good about where they live.
  Whereas, what keeps Angie motivated are the smiles that she sees on 
the faces of many who return to say, ``Thank you for helping our family 
out last year. Now that we are back on our feet, what can we do to help 
someone else this year?''
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Angie Gates.

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