[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 180 (Monday, November 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1511-E1512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MS. LOUISE WALKER

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2017

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Louise 
Walker of Dixon, California, who has been a strong leader in her roles 
in both private and public organizations.

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   She consistently proves that she does not shy away from leadership 
roles. She is a valued partner of the Solano Economic Development 
Corporation, President and CEO of First Northern Bank. She serves as 
chairperson of the Solano EDC Board of Directors, and just completed 
her term as Chair of the California Bankers Association, making her the 
third woman to chair the association in the organizations 125 years. 
Ms. Walker also serves on the national Board of Directors for the 
American Banker Association.
   Ms. Walker also lends her considerable leadership expertise to 
several nonprofit organizations. She serves on the boards for both 
Valley Vision and the Yolo Food Bank, is a former President of 
Soroptimist International of Dixon, and a member of the Dixon Rotary 
Club. With her extensive leadership experience and skills, as well as 
her commitment to serving her community, Ms. Walker is an outstanding 
role model for women of every age.

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