[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E472-E473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING SUSAN MOORE AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Susan Moore, whom

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I have named the 2018 Woman of the Year in Sonoma County, California. 
Woman of the Year recognizes women who have made important 
contributions to California's 5th Congressional District in Arts and 
Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or 
Community Service.
  Ms. Moore was born in Queens, New York and graduated from Indiana 
University with a Bachelor of Science and Teaching Credential. She also 
attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied 
English and received her California Teaching Credential. She received 
her master's degree from the Raskob Institute at Holy Names College.
  Ms. Moore has served as the President of the Brady Campaign in Sonoma 
County since 2008. Her chapter is one of the strongest, most 
hardworking, and ardent proponents for ending gun violence in our 
country. She has been a leading voice and tireless advocate in our 
community for gun violence prevention. Her effort and determination 
have cultivated a network of people that are determined to reduce gun 
violence. Ms. Moore also has a passion for California politics. She has 
volunteered extensively for candidates at the state and local level.
  Ms. Moore has been at the forefront of many innovative programs and 
organizations in Sonoma County, many of which advocate for women and 
girls in our community. She founded the No Name Women's Network, a 
group of women from all walks of life who meet monthly to advocate on a 
number of issues, including literacy, equal rights and wildfire 
recovery. She has been an active leader of the Girl by Girl Program, 
for which she was recognized as the volunteer of the year in 2003, and 
a founder of the Advisory Board for Roseland University Prep, which 
have opened educational opportunities to everyone in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Susan Moore is an incredible member of our community 
whose tireless work throughout her career has benefited the women 
throughout Sonoma County and California. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor her here today.

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