[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1451-E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JACKIE SILLMAN 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 26, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jackie Sillman as a 
woman of the year. She is a pillar in the community known for her 
advocacy on behalf of recycling and organic programs in her community. 
As a Public Relations Manager for Yuba-Sutter Recology, Ms. Sillman 
educates community organizations, business associations, and school 
classes on topics related to recycling. She developed and implemented 
the Yuba-Sutter curbside recycling program in 2001 and went on to 
create a website in 2012 which helps individuals understand how to 
recycle more and move closer to their sustainability goals. Ms. Sillman 
is an integral part of the Yuba-Sutter Recology team. Outside of work, 
she is devoted to helping others fundraise for various organizations 
and causes. Her efforts include helping to raise funds for grad nights, 
week-long environmental camps, hospital foundations, and local 
organizations, including Pink October, Relay for Life, LEAD Yuba-
Sutter, the Alzheimer's Foundation, and countless other causes. Ms. 
Sillman is a past President of the Soroptimist International in Yuba-
Sutter and is currently the Chair of the Sierra-Nevada Regional 
Development Retreat. Her commitment to her community is evidenced by 
the numerous awards and commendations she's been honored with, 
including 2004 Yuba City Rotary, 2005 Athena Award, 2008 Appeal 
Democrat Spirit of Freedom One Nation Award, and more recently the 2017 
Gaetano Tom Orlando Community Service Award. Jackie is a hard-working, 
responsible, compassionate, and effective community leader who truly 
cares about her community and embodies all the qualities of a true 
public servant.

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