[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E447-E448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO BECKY JORGESON--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Every year, we dedicate the month of March to 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, Becky Jorgeson, of San Luis Obispo, California.

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  Becky Jorgeson is an outstanding activist who is working establish 
sustainable community villages of tiny homes for chronically homeless 
people with little or no income. She is the Founder and President of 
Hope's Village of San Luis Obispo, which aims to provide safe, healthy 
and drug-free communities where people who are homeless can live in 
dignity and peace.
  Through Becky's ``RVs for Veterans'' program, 74 motorhomes, travel 
trailers and fifth wheels have been passed on to local homeless 
veterans getting them off the streets and into their own tiny homes on 
wheels. 734 showers have been given through her mobile ``Showers of 
Hope'' program; and numerous sleeping bags, tents, tarps, blankets, 
jackets and food have been passed out down by the creek and on the 
streets of San Luis Obispo through their outreach program.
  Becky also has worked closely with educators and students to bring 
more homes to those in need. She collaborated with the Cal Poly 
Construction Management department to build and donate two ``cabins on 
wheels'' for their soon to be community village. Currently, Nipomo Tech 
High School is building another tiny home for Hope's Village, and 
Cuesta College will begin building in the Fall.
  Becky's work to support the homeless population of San Luis Obispo 
has been a tremendous asset to members of the community in need. I ask 
all Members to join me today in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 24th Congressional District, Becky Jorgeson, for her 
incredible service to her community.

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