[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CATHY SADERLUND 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 Cathy Saderlund as 
a woman of the year. She is the epitome of public service, continuously 
making invaluable contributions with unparalleled selflessness and 
dedication. In her roles as Lake County Auditor-Controller and Disaster 
Finance Chief, she put forth extraordinary efforts during the eight 
wildfire disasters Lake County faced over the past four fire seasons. 
In the face of these repeated disasters, she served full-time in the 
Emergency Operations Centers while unflinchingly balancing the 
priorities and demands of her elected office. Ms. Saderlund repeatedly 
exceeded expectations as she managed disaster spending, tracked 
reimbursements, and made certain that all available state and federal 
support would be in place for future recovery efforts. Her value to the 
community in managing the enormous costs of these disasters cannot be 
overstated. Ms. Saderlund is dedicated to serving the public and 
continues to do so with excellence no matter what challenges may arise. 
In addition to her dedication to the duties of her elected position, 
she demonstrates her devotion to her community through her volunteer 
work. For more than 25 years, she has served as the Area Director for 
the local Special Olympics, spearheading year-round sports training and 
athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual 
disabilities. Through this work she has enabled countless individuals 
with special needs to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, 
and share their remarkable gifts and skills with their families, fellow 
athletes, and the community. Ms. Saderlund is an inspirational example 
of service to the community both through her professional and volunteer 
roles.

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