[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING BARBARA HANKINS 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 Barbara Hankins as 
a woman of the year. She has devoted herself to the selfless service of 
others. She began her career as a school nurse in 1988 and began her 
path to becoming an important force for positive change in Colusa 
Unified School District. Throughout the years, Ms. Hankins has served 
the students and families of Colusa County with fairness and 
dedication, proving her willingness and ability to provide quality and 
exceptional service. In addition to her work as a school nurse, Ms. 
Hankins has served as a steadfast supporter, volunteer, and organizer 
for various anti-drug groups and programs. Since 1994 she has been an 
advisor for the Four Seasons anti-tobacco and anti-drug group where her 
selflessness has allowed her to connect deeply with the community 
youth, including non-traditional and underserved students. By 
implementing Red Ribbon Week campaigns throughout the school district, 
Ms. Hankins has led the fight against drug abuse, in large part by 
consistently advocating for her students to become the change they wish 
to see. She has consistently supported her students along their journey 
of self-discovery by helping them find their talents and value their 
self-worth. In this way, every student, mentor, and fellow volunteer 
who knows her can attest to her zeal for making every individual feel 
cared for. Even during the floods near her residence in Meridian, Ms. 
Hankins' first response was to work to ensure the safety, security, and 
comfort of those around her.

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