[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1719-E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING MRS. EILEEN GRACE MARTINHO

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Mrs. Eileen Grace 
Martinho for her service to my office and the 21st Congressional 
District of California.

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  Mrs. Martinho was born on December 12, 1994 in Escondido, California. 
Her father, Jacob De Raadt, purchased a Dairy Farm in 1999 in Lemoore, 
California and moved the family to California's San Joaquin Valley. 
Growing up in an agriculturally-rich environment left a lasting impact 
on Eileen, creating a deep passion for dairy and agriculture issues. 
After graduating from Central Valley Christian High School in 2013, 
Eileen received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Fresno 
Pacific University in 2017. While completing her degree, she was 
employed with Kings County Farm Bureau and Farm Academy Live, where she 
assisted in the implementation of events and taught agricultural issues 
to numerous students.
  Eileen became a member of my Congressional Team in 2017, serving as 
our Fresno County Field Representative. She proved to be a strong asset 
across the Valley, creating meaningful connections with community 
leaders and representing my team with dedication and charisma. Local 
leaders consistently praised Eileen for her love for the Central Valley 
and advanced knowledge on agricultural issues. Eileen also managed the 
office intern program and served as a caseworker, helping numerous 
constituents with government-related issues. Her unique ability to 
communicate the values of our team combined with her strong work-ethic 
made Mrs. Martinho an invaluable member of my team and a true public 
servant to the people of California's Central Valley.
  Outside of work, Eileen remains actively involved in a variety of 
community groups. She is a member of the Dairy Princess Committee, 
Kings Fair Foundation Board, California Women for Agriculture, and 
Kings County Dairy Women. Her consistent participation in community 
service groups reflects her genuine care for the community and desire 
to see it improved. While many speak about bettering their communities, 
Eileen takes the initiative and leads the way. She is a strong leader 
who will continue to advocate for her community for many years to come.
  Mrs. Martinho recently married to the love of her life, Jonathon, 
earlier this year. She loves spending her free time with her husband 
and their friends, hosting dinners, and going on weekend trips. Her 
community is extremely important to her and she is known as a loyal and 
dependable friend. Eileen is also actively involved in her church, 
where she is known for her beautiful singing.
  This January, Mrs. Martinho will be moving onto new ventures. Knowing 
Eileen, her passion and work-ethic, I have no doubt she will achieve 
many great things in her future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Eileen Grace Martinho for her 
public service to the people of the Central Valley and wishing her the 
very best in this next chapter of her life.

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