[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 176 (Friday, November 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING DOROTHY JOHNSON 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, November 2, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dorothy Johnson as 
a woman of the year. She has spent her career as an educator and 
established a reputation for her dedication to community service. She 
serves on the executive board of the Solano County Retired Teachers 
Association, working to support measures that advance the financial 
security of retired educators and further safeguarding the state's 
commitment to these educators. Dorothy is an active voice in pressing 
for issues affecting teachers and the public education system. She is 
instrumental in supporting the educational needs in her community and 
beyond. As a teacher for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools 
and the Department of Defense Education Activity, Dorothy has served 
and taught the children of military service members at the American 
military bases in Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. Additionally, she 
generously volunteers her time to help members of her community who are 
in need by supporting toy drives, fundraisers, and assisting the 
Vacaville Police Department during their community outreach events. 
Dorothy Johnson's generosity and volunteerism are an example for future 
leaders and her work has been vital in strengthening her community and 
supporting Solano County residents of all ages.

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