[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LOREZ BAILEY AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Lorez Bailey, whom I have named the 2019 Woman of the Year in Sonoma 
County, California. Woman of the Year recognizes women who have made 
important contributions to California's 5th Congressional District in 
Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and 
Innovation or Community Service.
  Ms. Bailey has spent over 20 years overseeing youth development 
programs and creating opportunities for young people in our community. 
She is the Executive Director of Chop's Teen Club in Santa Rosa, 
California. In her two years at Chop's, she has supported collaborative 
initiatives to give members a wider range of programs and services. She 
has also worked to raise the visibility and inclusion of Chop's in our 
community. Before joining Chop's, Ms. Bailey was the Director of 
College and Career Readiness at Social Advocates for Youth. In this 
role, she revamped all the high school college and career centers in 
Sonoma County. She also oversaw a team of coordinators who worked to 
implement work-based learning initiatives and Career Technical 
Education programs.
  Ms. Bailey has positively impacted our community through her work at 
West County Community Services where she was the Manager of Youth and 
Adult Education and Employment Services. In addition, Ms. Bailey has 
spent a large portion of her career in media. She has worked at 
publications including The Press Democrat, The Community Voice, and 
Fremont Argus. In all her work, Ms. Bailey has followed her passion for 
advocacy and commitment to community service.
  Ms. Bailey is an Oakland, California native and longtime resident of 
Sonoma County. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication 
Studies from Sacramento State University and her Master of Arts in 
Education from Sonoma State University. Ms. Bailey is married to her 
husband Andre, with whom she has three daughters.
  Madam Speaker, Lorez Bailey is an incredible member of our community 
whose tireless work throughout her career has benefited the women 
throughout Sonoma County and California. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor her here today.

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