[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 40 (Monday, March 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO JANET DIEL--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2016

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to 
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional 
District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Janet Diel, of 
Burbank, California.
   Janet Diel is a dedicated volunteer who has committed endless hours 
of service to a variety of organizations. She has been a member of the 
Burbank Coordinating Council for nearly three decades, currently 
serving as President, Co-Chair of the Holiday Basket Program and Chair 
of the Campership Program. Every year, through their partnership with 
community members and organizations, the Burbank Coordinating Council 
provides holiday baskets to hundreds of families whose children 
participate in the free or reduced cost lunch programs in Burbank 
schools. This program matches needy families in the community with 
organizations and families that want to adopt them by providing 
presents for their children and food for the holidays. Through the 
Campership Program, needy children between the ages of 8 and 18 are 
given the opportunity to attend a week of resident or day-camp in the 
summer.
   In addition to her work with the Burbank Coordinating Council, Janet 
finds time to volunteer for several other organizations including the 
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, serving as the City Liaison 
for more than 28 years, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, 
the City of Burbank's Advisory Council on Disabilities, the Burbank 
Domestic Violence Task Force, the Burbank Human Relations Council, 
Relay For Life, and the Burbank Transportation Commission, where she 
has been a member for more than 22 years and is currently serving as 
Vice Chair. She is also a member of the Burbank Nonprofit Coalition, 
the Burbank Unified School District School Facilities Oversight 
Committee, and the Burbank/Los Angeles Kindertransport Association, 
where she also serves as the Program Director, and annually speaks at 
Burbank middle schools to bring Holocaust awareness to young people.
   Janet has been the recipient of several awards, including the 
Burbank Council PTA's prestigious Golden Oak Service Award in 2010. She 
has been married to her husband, Henry Diel, for 35 years, they have 
five children, and one grandson.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 28th Congressional District, Janet Diel, for her 
extraordinary service to the community.

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