[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1390]
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                        HONORING CHERIE STEPHENS

                                 ______
                                 

                          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 
Cherie Stephens a community volunteer 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, Cherie Stephens was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Founder and Chair of the Yuba City Walk for Alzheimer's, 
Cherie Stephens has helped to raise more than $68,000 since its 
inception in 2013 and is on a personal mission to raise an additional 
$48,000 by the end of this year.
  Whereas, as President of the Yuba City-Marysville Soroptimists, 
Cherie helped to expand and grow the Girls on the Run program with the 
goal to unleash confidence in young women while establishing a lifetime 
appreciation for health and fitness as tomorrow's leaders. Utilizing 
last Fall's fundraising dollars, Soroptimists recently completed a 
beautiful bathroom remodel at the Salvation Army Depot Family Crisis 
Center, a project intended to instill a sense of dignity and self-
confidence for the women housed there.
  Whereas, Cherie is co-owner of Stephens Farmhouse where in addition 
to baking pies, making jams, and tending to the storefront, she offers 
an educational program to local students called `Kids in the Kitchen'. 
Cherie is a California Women in Agriculture Member and past member of 
several organizations including the CA State Fair Board, Prune 
Festival, St. Isidore's Parent Club, and Farm Day.
  Whereas, despite the rigors of running and growing a successful 
business, Cherie manages to balance marriage, family, community 
service, and philanthropy with exceptionally good humor. She is a 
living example of what is possible for us all.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Cherie Stephens.