[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING SATIA AUSTIN AS CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2021

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize 
North San Diego County NAACP President Satia Austin, as my Constituent 
of the Month for February. Every February, we celebrate Black History 
Month, and this year, I am honored to highlight Satia as an incredible 
member of my community.
  From an early age, Satia's parents stressed the importance of 
education, personal responsibility, and achievement. These values 
became her guiding principles as she pursued her passion through a 
career in youth advocacy and activism. As the current President of the 
North San Diego County NAACP, the State Advisor for the Youth and 
College Division for California and Hawaii, and the Adult 
Representative for Region I of the National NAACP Youth Works 
Committee, Satia uses her resources and platform to help guide young 
adults into the professional world. Instilling each of the same core 
values she was raised on, Satia's dedication to the betterment of local 
youth ensures African Americans and other people of color in the 
District aren't confined to their circumstances and can achieve success 
in their adult lives.
  This past year, we experienced a nationwide awakening to systemic 
racism in America. We have much more work to do to confront inequality 
in our country, but I'm thankful for residents like Satia who are 
passionate about helping underserved youth succeed. As we continue to 
come together to address racial injustice, leaders like Satia bring me 
hope and inspiration. I am honored to recognize her as my Constituent 
of the Month.

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