[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MARYAH STOOTS 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 Maryah Stoots as a 
woman of the year. She is a parent advocate with a heart of service and 
a strong desire to help others. She is Vice President of the Williams 
Parent Teacher Organization where she fundraises for school spirit wear 
and educational programs. She was instrumental in the introduction of 
Learning Dynamics, an early learning reading program designed to 
promote childhood and family literacy. She is also a parent 
representative on the elementary school Site Council, a coalition of 
teachers, parents and employees who work closely with the school 
principal to develop, review, and evaluate school improvement efforts. 
She has been successful in securing funding from the Colusa Board of 
Supervisors for playground improvements and bringing the National 
Archery in School Programs to Williams Unified Schools. Above all, Ms. 
Stoots played a very important role in advocating for the 
implementation of a bullying prevention program to the elementary 
school in Williams. Outside of work, she volunteers for the Little 
League where you will often find her working the snack bar, pounding 
nails on the bleachers, or assisting with maintenance efforts. In 2016, 
Ms. Stoots was elected President of Citizens for a Better Williams, a 
non-profit focused on promoting community improvements. Whether she is 
fundraising for childhood education programs or volunteering in the 
community, Maryah Stoots exemplifies the qualities of selfless service 
and embodies the qualities of a public servant

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