[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E374]
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TRIBUTE TO BRENDA GALVEZ--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Every year, we 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, Brenda 
Galvez, of Los Alamos, California.
   Brenda serves her community as a bilingual translator for the Orcutt 
Union School District at several school sites, but plays a particularly 
important role at Olga Reed School in Los Alamos, where she has been 
part of the staff for several years and is beloved by both parents and 
students. Los Alamos is an agricultural community and leans on Brenda 
to serve as a liaison between the schools and Spanish speaking parents.
   Her expertise is utilized at Special Education IEP meetings, where 
having a translator for the parents and service providers is vital for 
student success. Brenda continues to aid her community by being the 
sole founder of Padres en Accion, a committee whose mission is to keep 
Spanish speaking parents informed about school matters.
   Brenda goes above and beyond by also helping on the school 
playgrounds, the administration offices, and the cafeterias. There is 
no doubt that Brenda embodies the credo of her school district ``where 
a dedicated staff means kids come first.''
   She serves as an instrumental lifeline to the Los Alamos community 
and has selflessly served her students. I ask all Members to join me 
today in honoring an exceptional woman of California's 24th 
Congressional District, Brenda Galvez, for her incredible service to 
her community.

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