[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
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                      HONORING MS. GLORIA FLAHERTY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Gloria Flaherty, who is retiring from the Lake Family 
Resource Center after 19 years of service.
  Ms. Flaherty's resume of community service is impressive. In addition 
to being a Founding Director and Executive Director at Lake Family 
Resource Center, Gloria has held numerous positions and titles within 
the Lake County community over the past two decades. Among other 
endeavors, Ms. Flaherty served as President of Kelseyville Sunrise 
Rotary, Board President of Kelseyville Unified School District, and 
Commissioner of First 5 Lake County. She has recently served as 
Chairman of the Lake County Continuum of Care, as a member of the 
Boards of North Coast Opportunities and Friends of Mendocino College, 
and as a Board member on the California Partnership to End Domestic 
Violence. Most recently, Ms. Flaherty has been heavily involved in Lake 
County fire recovery efforts, working tirelessly to set up a ``warming 
center'' to provide shelter and respite for those in need.
  In 2015, Ms. Flaherty received the Lake County Childcare Planning 
Council's Lifetime Achievement Award. She was also named the 2015 Woman 
of the Year from the Third Congressional District. Ms. Flaherty has 
consistently demonstrated kindness, compassion and integrity, and has 
worked for years as a tireless advocate for children and families. The 
citizens of Lake County have benefitted enormously from her efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, Gloria Flaherty has served her community with admirable 
commitment and resolve. It is fitting and proper that I honor her here 
today. I wish Gloria Flaherty the best in her retirement.

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