[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E363-E364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO SUZANNE CURTIS--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2017

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Every year, we dedicate the month of March to give special 
recognition to the accomplishments and sacrifices made by America's 
women. I consider it an honor to highlight the extraordinary women who 
are making a difference in my District. I would like to recognize one 
outstanding woman: Suzanne Curtis, of San Luis Obispo, California.
   Suzanne is one of the quiet heroes of her community by selflessly 
contributing her time and resources over several years to the local 
American Red Cross and victims of fires. She is a Volunteer Coordinator 
of the San Luis

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Obispo chapter of the American Red Cross, and is tirelessly working to 
aid victims of natural disasters. Last year, San Luis Obispo County 
faced a devastating fire that consumed nearly 4,000 acres and forced 
residents to evacuate their homes. During the Chimney Fire, Suzanne was 
instrumental to securing people shelter and ensuring and assisting in 
their recovery from the disaster.
   She continues to help natural disaster victims by serving as the 
local Red Cross Disaster Action Team dispatcher. In this capacity, she 
aids community members affected by house fires, earthquakes, and 
flooding. Her dedication to San Luis Obispo County's disaster victims 
is volunteered, and Suzanne gives most of her free time to working on 
behalf of others and protecting her fellow community members' safety.
   As a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Suzanne continues to 
be a passionate supporter of our troops and local veterans. She is 
always willing to extend a helping hand to those who need it. She set 
up a scholarship specifically for women veterans at Cuesta College, 
which is the sole funding available for them.
   Suzanne has been a champion for natural disaster victims and 
selflessly works for those who need it most. I ask all Members to join 
me today in honoring an exceptional woman of California's 24th 
Congressional District, Suzanne Curtis, for her incredible service to 
her community.

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