[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOAN CARPENTER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of esteemed public servant and community advocate, Joan Carpenter.
  A long-time resident of West Contra Costa, Joan graduated from El 
Cerrito High School and later earned her bachelor's degree in economics 
from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduation, Joan 
worked in Contra Costa County's mediation program and helped residents, 
businesses, and agencies with conflict resolution.
  In 1998, Joan joined the Office of Contra Costa Supervisor John 
Gioia, where she has continued to serve West County constituents for 
the past 21 years. She has worked tirelessly to improve and expand 
services for seniors, the homeless, infants, and individuals with HIV/
AIDS. Joan has served on various community boards such as the Contra 
Costa Home Health Agency Advisory Board, the West Contra Costa Unified 
School District School Attendance Review Board, and the Rehabilitation 
Services of Northern California Executive Board.
  An advocate in both her professional and personal life, Joan 
currently serves on the Executive Board of the West Contra Costa League 
of Women Voters, Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee, the 
National Women's Political Caucus of California, and the California 
Alliance for Retired Americans. Additionally, she was a founding member 
of both the Richmond Juneteenth Celebration and the West County 
Democratic Club.
  Joan's colleagues and friends admire her passion for and dedication 
to the West County community. Please join me in congratulating Joan for 
her dedicated service, and in wishing her well in retirement.

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