[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
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 HONORING LYNN LeMAY AS A 28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2021

  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, Lynn LeMay of 
West Hollywood, California.
  Lynn has been a resident of West Hollywood for many years. Her mother 
was in the United States Army and her father, who served in World War 
II, was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Lynn was born in 
San Diego, California, while her father was overseas.
  For many years, Ms. LeMay was a professional event planner and 
fundraiser for non-profit, corporate, and political groups. She oversaw 
numerous events for thousands of guests. Currently retired, Lynn 
dedicates her time to serve the LGBTQ community, and has done so for 
more than forty years. She is a steadfast advocate for people living 
with AIDS. Her compassion for people living with AIDS began in the 
1980's when she worked in the interior design industry with renowned 
designer, Barbara Lockhart.
  During her extensive nonprofit career, Ms. LeMay worked for Gay and 
Lesbian Adolescent Social Services, and while working for the AIDS 
Healthcare Foundation, helped open three hospice sites for individuals 
with AIDS. In addition, she volunteered with AIDS Project Los Angeles 
and with a Master's degree in clinical psychology, was a compassionate 
resource for those in need.
  Lynn has been a volunteer with Project Angel Food for many years, 
which serves medically tailored meals to individuals living with 
illnesses, including HIV/AIDS. She was one of the first volunteers when 
founder Marianne Williamson was initially setting up the organization. 
Ms. LeMay serves as one of Project Angel Food's Telephone Angels, which 
is a buddy telephone program designed to combat social isolation. She 
also played a role in implementing Project Angel Food's Feminine 
Hygiene Program, which conducts outreach to age-appropriate clients. 
Lynn took part in both programs during the coronavirus pandemic. She 
felt fulfilled speaking to individuals on the phone to let them know 
that they were being thought of and there was someone to listen to 
them.
  Lynn has a son, Austin, who has followed in his mother's footsteps by 
being an AIDS activist while he was enrolled at the University of 
California, Santa Cruz.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
exceptional, well-respected woman of California's 28th Congressional 
District, Lynn LeMay.

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