[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 156 (Friday, October 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING LINDA ATKINS AS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2015

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, Linda Atkins attended Berkeley High School, 
then earned a bachelor's degree in social science from California State 
University in Sacramento. From 1976 to 1998 she was a State of 
California Architectural Associate, heavy equipment mechanic, building 
maintenance worker and auto technician for the California Highway 
Patrol. Linda Atkins then spent three years working for Caltrans' 
material engineering division. During her work with the state, she 
integrated several employment classifications as a tradeswoman and was 
a Service Employees International Union Local 1000 representative. 
Linda Atkins has also been a strong advocate for gay and lesbian state 
employees.
  In 1998, Linda Atkins was elected to the Eureka City Council, where 
she is a councilwoman to this day. Linda Atkins has been a longtime 
member of the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee and has 
served as its chair; she is also a member of the Eureka Progressive 
Democratic Club. She has helped bring a diverse viewpoint to the city 
council and has been a strong participant in local elections. Linda 
Atkins was recognized as Community Partner of the Year in 2014.
  Mr. Speaker, Linda Atkins' dedication to the state and the Humboldt 
County community is commendable and worthy of recognition. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in extending our congratulations to her.

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