[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 57 (Friday, March 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
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                     HONORING ELIZABETH ANN HOFFMAN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 26, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Elizabeth Ann Hoffman, whom I have named the 2021 Woman of the Year in 
Contra Costa County, California. Woman of the Year recognizes women who 
have made important contributions to California's 5th Congressional 
District in Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, 
Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Community Service.
  A California native born in San Leandro and raised in Benicia, Ms. 
Hoffman attended Sonoma State University for her undergraduate degree 
and San Jose State University for her graduate education in Social 
Services. A member of Food Bank of Contra Costa and the Vallejo Chamber 
of Commerce, Ms. Hoffman has been an active member of our community for 
many years.
  Most notably, Ms. Hoffman serves as the Executive Director for 
Rebuilding Together Solano County (RTSC), working diligently to improve 
the lives of low-income families, veterans, seniors, and disabled 
members of our community. Throughout the years, Ms. Hoffman's 
contributions to RTSC have resulted in the rehabilitation of over 40 
low-income homes and 52 community centers. She has also impressively 
amassed over 12,000 volunteers for the organization, expanding 
resources to better the lives of those in need.
  Her exceptional commitment to our community has not gone 
unrecognized. Ms. Hoffman has received numerous public health service 
awards, including PG&E's Environmental Remediation Sibley Award and the 
American Red Cross' Community Service Hero Award.
  Madam Speaker, Ms. Hoffman has proven herself to be a true asset to 
the groups she serves. Our community is immeasurably better for all of 
Ms. Hoffman's contributions and it is therefore fitting and proper that 
we honor her here today as Contra Costa County's 2021 Woman of the 
Year.

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