[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1439-E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LISETTE ESTRELLA-HENDERSON WITH CALIFORNIA'S THIRD DISTRICT 
                        WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lisette Estrella-
Henderson as a woman of the year. She is devoted to serving

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her community and has a passion for giving back. Through her current 
role as the Solano County Superintendent of Schools, she works 
tirelessly to support educational services and serve the school 
districts in her community. As a charter member of 100 Women Who Care 
in Solano County, Lisette works to support women and young girls by 
donating to important programs that focus on bettering the community. 
She is a charter member of the Soroptimist Twilight Club in Solano 
County and generously volunteers her time to improve the lives of 
disadvantaged women and girls through programs that push for increased 
social and economic opportunities. Ms. Estrella-Henderson has played a 
vital role in promoting education equality and increased educational 
resources within her community. Her active engagement in the community 
includes leadership positions in programs such as the Migrant Child 
Education Program, First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, 
Solano College Education Foundation, Positive Youth Justice Initiative 
Leadership Team, Juvenile Justice Coordination Council, Solano 
Coalition for Better Health, and many more. With a long resume of 
outstanding achievements and leadership roles, Lisette's commitment to 
bringing about positive changes to her community is inspirational

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