[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1426-E1427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING KATHERINE LADDISH WITH CALIFORNIA'S THIRD DISTRICT WOMAN OF 
                             THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Katherine Laddish 
as a woman of the year. She is committed to serving Winters as an 
advocate, organizer, volunteer and committee volunteer. Demonstrating 
incredible dedication to her community, Kate Laddish is an inspiration 
in so many facets of life in Winters. She contributes to the community 
through volunteerism and contributes to the environment as a steward 
and a leader. She is an advocate for healthy communities, and as an In-
Home Supportive Services advisory

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committee volunteer member she inspired others to find their best 
selves in order to help those in need. Ms. Laddish has been an 
indispensable advocate for smoke-free, low-income housing and was 
successful in getting many low-income properties to go smoke-free. 
Outside of her public advocacy, Ms. Laddish has been a volunteer at The 
Palms Playhouse in various capacities since 2001; she also volunteers 
writing for the Winters Express as an Entertainment Correspondent. 
Despite facing a range of physical challenges, Ms. Laddish enjoys 
entertaining at local community events as a member of the Crawdads, a 
local jazz band ensemble. Playing such an involved role in her 
community's affairs has established her as a pillar of her community. 
Kate Laddish is generous, passionate, and dedicated to all the causes 
she devotes herself to. An inspiration to all who know her, Kate has a 
heart of service and exemplifies all the qualities of a consummate 
community activist and devoted public servant

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