[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E453]
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 TRIIBUTE TO DR. AMY ALZINA--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, Dr. Amy Alzina, from Montecito.
  In her first year as principal/superintendent of Cold Spring School 
in Montecito, Dr. Alzina has had more to deal with than many principals 
will have to handle in a lifetime. Fortunately, her incredible spirit 
and strong leadership has been woven into the fabric of the school 
since she arrived.
  Cold Spring School was particularly impacted by the aftermath of the 
Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides, which devastated Montecito and 
took the lives of twenty one individuals. When Cold Springs School was 
forced the school to close for nearly six weeks and took the lives of 
two students, Dr. Alzina was a calming voice and a beacon of 
information for the students and families ensuring families felt 
understood and supported.
  From meeting with families who lost their lo ved ones, to hosting 
school-wide movie nights so parents could have time to themselves 
knowing their children were safe, Dr. Alzina gave the community comfort 
and security during an incredibly difficult time. Her leadership and 
compassion was instrumental to helping Montecito recover from the 
devastation.
  I ask all Members to join me today in honoring an exceptional woman 
of California's 24th Congressional District, Dr. Amy Alzina, for her 
incredible service to her community.

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