[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JULIE BORNSTEIN

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Julie 
Bornstein on her retirement from the Coachella Valley Housing 
Coalition.
  For more than 30 years, Julie has worked tirelessly as an advocate 
for affordable housing throughout the Coachella Valley. She has 
dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of thousands 
of individuals in Riverside and Imperial Counties.
  Her leadership has been instrumental in raising awareness about the 
homelessness issue so many members of our communities face. Through her 
efforts, we have seen an increase in the availability of affordable 
housing throughout the Inland Empire.
  Apart from her work in the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, Julie 
served in the California State Assembly and was chosen to serve as the 
chair of the Democratic Caucus.
  She went on to serve as director of the California Department of 
Housing and Community Development. Later, Julie was appointed CEO and 
president of the Campaign for Affordable Housing.
  Madam Speaker, Julie's work has not gone unnoticed, and the Coachella 
Valley is a better place because of her. We wish her a happy 
retirement.

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