[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
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                      RECOGNIZING DR. BRENDA LEWIS

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Brenda Lewis 
for her contributions to the Kern High School District and congratulate 
her on her retirement.
  Dr. Lewis moved to Bakersfield, California, in August of 1988. She 
has spent the last 33 years working for the Kern High School District. 
Her illustrious career consisted of serving her community as a teacher, 
coach, mentor, and administrator. She also serves on the Board of 
Directors for the Mediburu Magic Foundation and No Sister Left Behind 
and is a member of the Greater Harvest Christian Center Church where 
she serves as the president of the Deaconess Board.
  Dr. Lewis has received several awards and recognitions for her 
excellent work. She received the CSUB Athletic Director's Appreciation 
Award, the Josephine Triplett Education & Leadership Award, the 
California Association of African American Superintendents & 
Administrators Award for Dedication & Devotion to Helping Students 
Achieve Excellence in Education, the MLK Committee's Sacrifices from 
the Heart Award, the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce Certificate 
of Recognition, and was the Keynote Speaker for the 2020 Martin Luther 
King Jr. Breakfast and Grand Marshal for the Bakersfield Black American 
History Parade.
  Dr. Lewis was the first African American and the first woman in the 
history of the Kern High School District to serve as Assistant/
Associate Superintendent. These are just two of her many great 
accomplishments from her time in the Kern High School District.
  I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing Dr. Brenda Lewis for her contributions to the Kern County 
community and wishing her the best in retirement.

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