[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1477-E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           2017 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER--BECKY MARIGO

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2017

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Becky 
Marigo of Davis, California, who is committed to serving her community 
and has a clear passion for helping those who are truly in need. 
Through her work as a program supervisor and case manager at Davis 
Community Meals and Housing, Ms. Marigo helps homeless individuals find 
permanent housing. She coordinates with government agencies, private 
businesses, and charitable organizations in order to provide resources 
and opportunities to homeless individuals in her community. Her work 
has helped many individuals to move beyond homelessness and find work 
providing for themselves.
   In Ms. Marigo's work with Davis Community Meals and Housing, she not 
only addresses the need of a whole community, she also works to ensure 
that she meets the needs of the individual. With every person she 
serves,

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Ms. Marigo treats them with dignity, compassion, and respect. She has a 
talent for connecting with isolated individuals and helping them find 
comfort in their community. Once Ms. Marigo makes a connection with 
someone, she sees them through to success, ensuring that they have 
support every step of the way. Ms. Marigo's work helping those in need 
is a great inspiration and exemplifies what it means to serve your 
community.

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