[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO IVY BOTTINI--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  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, Ivy Bottini, of 
West Hollywood, California.
   Ivy Bottini is a legendary activist, professional artist, mother, 
award-winning actress, and community leader. Renowned from coast to 
coast for her feminism and fight for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and 
Transgender (LGBT) community, she paved the way for many of the 
advances in civil and human rights we enjoy today.
   Ivy was a founding member of the first chapter of the National 
Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966. She designed the iconic logo for 
the organization, which is still in use today. In August of 1970 Ivy 
and over 150 of her fellow activists made headlines by unveiling a 
banner reading ``Women of the World Unite'' over the pedestal of the 
Statue of Liberty.
   Ivy moved to Los Angeles in 1971, and from the time she set foot in 
the community, she has been working to improve the quality of life for 
its people. She speaks her mind and amplifies the voices of those in 
need around her. She founded AIDS Network LA, Los Angeles' first AIDS 
organization and the Los Angeles Lesbian/Gay Police Advisory Board, 
cofounded AIDS Project LA and served for over 15 years on the West 
Hollywood Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board. In 1981, she was appointed by 
Governor Jerry Brown to the California Commission on Aging making Ivy 
the first ``out'' lesbian or gay person to be appointed to a state 
board or commission. She was instrumental as an advocate for affordable 
housing for Gay and Lesbian seniors in the opening of ``Triangle 
Square,'' the first in the nation assisted living, affordable income 
apartment complex for LGBT elders.
   Over the years, Ivy has received numerous recognitions for her years 
of service and most recently, she was recognized as the 2016 Woman of 
the Year for the 3rd Supervisorial District of the County of Los 
Angeles and as the 2017 Woman of the Year for the 50th Assembly 
District of the State of California.
   Ivy is an inspiration throughout the country. Her life's work is an 
example of finding one's voice and using it forcefully for the benefit 
of all Americans.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Ivy 
Bottini.

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