[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1428-E1429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MARY LOU BATCHELOR 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 Mary Lou Batchelor 
as a woman of the year. She is well-known in Solano County as a 
community leader, activist and public

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servant. Serving two separate terms as the President of the Soroptimist 
International of Dixon, Mary Lou Batchelor has worked tirelessly to 
advance the status of women and girls, continually advocating for 
equality and opportunity. She also served as chair of the Soroptimist's 
countless events, programs, local projects, and fundraisers. She has 
been instrumental in bringing positive and significant changes to her 
community. She is especially devoted to generating financial support 
for cancer survivors and for the families of those who have lost their 
battle with cancer. Mary Lou was also a former President and is the 
current Treasurer of the Women's Improvement Club of Dixon, and as an 
active member of Dixon Advocates for Seniors, Mary Lou was recognized 
as the 2017 Dixon Senior Citizen of the Year. Her passion for 
volunteerism in the community is evident in her role at the League of 
Women Voters, helping to encourage and engage women in the community to 
become informed voters. She currently is involved in the city of 
Dixon's Volunteer Program in which she will be assisting agencies such 
as the Police Department, Fire House, or City Hall when needed. Mary 
Lou is hard-working, responsible, compassionate, and an effective 
community leader who truly cares about her community and embodies all 
the qualities of a true public servant.

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