[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DEIDRE ROBINSON

                                  _____
                                 

                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Deidre Robinson, a business 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, Deidre Robinson was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Deidre Robinson has worked tirelessly for over 20 years as a 
diverse leader of relationship-building and strategic alliances. 
Deidre's community service and volunteerism starts in Solano County and 
reaches as far as the San Francisco Bay Area. She recognizes the impact 
that others have had on her life and career and her passion for 
volunteerism, leadership, and commitment are based on a vision that is 
driven by personal experiences.
  Whereas, her volunteer contributions to organizations such as 
CoachArt, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Kid Fest, Relay for Life, and 
other groups are remarkable. In addition, Deidre is also the Vice 
Treasurer of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Tau Upsilon Omega Chapter, for which 
she provides volunteer services to students and young adult women 
through mentoring and workshops on leadership. Recently, Deidre was 
appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to the California Board of 
Accountancy.
  Whereas, as a single mother of two, nothing has prevented Deidre from 
achieving monumental milestones both professionally and personally. She 
has been a role model for both her children and the community.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Deidre Robinson.

                          ____________________