[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 203 (Wednesday, December 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING VALERIE EMICK FOR HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATIVE 
                               PRINCIPLES

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2020

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Valerie Emick, a 
lifelong conservative advocate and outgoing president of the Hi-Desert 
Republican Women Federated.
  Valerie has served the Hi-Desert Republican Women Federated in 
various capacities for over two decades. Her tenure with the chapter 
has been marked by an expansion in the club's membership, a commitment 
to serving the community, and a strong focus on conservative values. 
More recently, she has been responsible for securing outstanding 
speakers for Hi-Desert Republican Women Federated events, including 
conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza and Benghazi survivor Kris 
``Tanto'' Paranto. She has also led the community in supporting our 
first responders, which included purchasing billboard space thanking 
law enforcement for their hard work protecting our community. In 
addition to her work with the Hi-Desert Republican Women Federated, 
Valerie is also an elected member of the San Bernardino County 
Republican Party Central Committee, a position she was resoundingly re-
elected to earlier this year.
  Valerie is the epitome of a grassroots, conservative champion. Her 
hard work has advanced our principles and beliefs in the High Desert 
for decades, and as I depart Congress, I am happy to take this chance 
to honor her work and achievements.

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