[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 66 (Friday, April 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO AMANDA TRUELOVE FAIREY--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 14, 2017

  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 Amanda Truelove 
Fairey of the Franklin Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
  Amanda Truelove Fairey is a co-founder and partner with her husband, 
Shepard Fairey, in the creative agency Studio Number One, the art and 
project space Subliminal Projects Gallery, and the online store Obey 
Giant/The Art of Shepard Fairey; all based in the Echo Park 
neighborhood of Los Angeles.
  Ms. Truelove Fairey became a vocal advocate for research advancements 
through the MS Hope Foundation, after her own diagnosis of Multiple 
Sclerosis in 2013. She also believes in the importance of arts and 
music education for all, through her work with Art of Elysium and the 
Silverlake Conservatory of Music. Ms. Truelove Fairey currently sits on 
the board of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and was the 2016 
Chair of the foundation's annual fundraiser, The Young Literati Toast. 
Funds raised at the Toast support Adult Literacy Services, a vital 
program of the library that breaks the cycle of low literacy throughout 
Los Angeles with one-on-one tutoring, self-directed and online 
practice, and group classes.
  In 2016, Ms. Truelove Fairey and her husband founded Make America 
Smart Again, an organization that encouraged voter education and 
registration during the 2016 election season. It has evolved from a 
call to action into a movement that empowers citizens to stay engaged 
and informed about social issues. Make America Smart Again has 
partnered with a variety of non-profit organizations including Rock the 
Vote, The Young Literati, and Vote Detroit to continue its mission in 
building a coalition of a well-informed citizenry.
  Ms. Truelove Fairey enjoys family time with her husband, Shepard and 
their two wonderful daughters, Vivienne and Madeline.
  I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 28th Congressional District, Amanda Truelove Fairey.

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