[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 40 (Monday, March 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO KIMBERLY HOLLAND--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, Kimberly 
Holland, of La Crescenta, California.
   For nearly three decades, Kimberly Holland has been working with the 
Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College, serving 
in the capacity of Executive Director for the past decade, and has 
overseen the training of employees from organizations and companies in 
Southern California. Over the years, the Professional Development 
Center has been a tremendous force in providing technical services, a 
quality education, and training for Southern California employees, and 
is recognized as one of the most innovative training agencies in 
California. As a testament to its success, employees who undergo 
training provided by the Professional Development Center currently 
experience an average earnings increase of $5.40 per hour.
   Ms. Holland's unparalleled leadership and steadfast commitment has 
immensely contributed to the many milestones the Professional 
Development Center has achieved. The Professional Development Center 
has trained 34,000 California workers and has created relationships 
with numerous clients that include USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Glendale 
Adventist Medical Center, DreamWorks Animation, Lexus of Glendale, 
Whole Foods Market, and The Cheesecake Factory.
   In addition to her work at the Professional Development Center, 
Kimberly spends time participating in local and community fundraising 
events. She also enjoys attending sporting events, and is a big fan of 
the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 28th Congressional District, Ms. Kimberly Holland, for her 
extraordinary service to the community.

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