[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 113 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TONI ELLISON

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the life of Toni Ellison, who passed away on June 16, 
2018.
  Toni was born and raised in Stockton, California, where she attended 
Franklin High School and graduated in 1988. After high school, she 
worked in a number of fields, from technology to early childhood 
education. Supporting the young members of the community was her 
passion.
  She was an active participant and volunteer as a Co-Youth Advisor 
with the NAACP Youth Council, and worked as a Case Worker for Head 
Start of San Joaquin County. She took great pride and joy in giving 
back to her community, and ensuring that children received a quality 
education. Toni was a dynamic member of many community churches, where 
she became known as ``Coach Toni'' and the first ``B.O.S.S. the 
Movement'' trainer in northern California.
  After being diagnosed with cancer in 2013, she began to take courses 
to become a certified holistic health coach and was inspired to someday 
create her own wellness charity to promote natural and integral health 
for the body.
  Toni dedicated her life to the success and spiritual wellbeing of her 
community, friends, and family. Her legacy will undoubtedly continue to 
live on through those who knew and were inspired by her.

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