[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO BRENDA BURROUGHS--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2020

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to 
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional 
District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Brenda 
Burroughs of Burbank, California.
   Brenda Burroughs is a devoted wife, mother, and community leader in 
Burbank, California. Ms. Burroughs is an active community volunteer and 
her generous contributions have impacted the lives of many people in 
Burbank. With a dedication to public service, she has devoted her time 
to volunteer with numerous organizations that help benefit schools and 
charities within her community.
   Ms. Burroughs began her volunteer work 26 years ago at the Burbank 
Parent Education Council where she served as their Safety Chair and co-
editor of the monthly newspaper. Brenda has volunteered on the School 
Site Council and has been a member of the National Charity League. She 
has held numerous leadership positions in the Burbank Council Parent 
Teacher Association including recording secretary, financial secretary, 
auditor, and historian, as well as being the Honorary Service Award 
chairman. A supporter of the arts, Ms. Burroughs has been an engaged 
volunteer with the Burbank Arts for All Foundation and was the 
recipient of their prestigious Champion of the Arts Community Volunteer 
Award in 2017. Her extensive volunteer service list also includes the 
Burbank Educational Foundation, the Renal Support Network, the Girl 
Scouts of America and Relay for Life.
   Ms. Burroughs champions the Family Service Agency of Burbank by 
volunteering for the non-profit's yearly Carewalk and Party with a 
Purpose to raise funds that underwrite community counseling and mental 
health care for the children, families, and veterans in Burbank. She 
has recently been recognized by Business Life Magazine as a Woman 
Achiever for the scope and depth of her service to her community. The 
City of Burbank is made a better place by the invaluable contributions 
of Ms. Burroughs.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Brenda 
Burroughs.

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