[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E351-E352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING TINA WONG AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MIKE THOMPSON--

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Tina 
Wong, whom I have named the 2022 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.
  Ms. Wong was born in San Francisco, California, to Darlene Roth and 
Marvin Wong. She graduated from the University of California, Davis 
with a bachelor's degree in English and earned two teaching credentials 
for Single Subject Teaching in English and Multiple Subject Teaching 
Credential.
  Ms. Wong began working in the Elk Grove Unified School District at 
the Union House Elementary School in 1993. Then, in 1995, she began 
teaching in public schools in Martinez, California, including Martinez 
Junior High School. The year after, she became the Assistant to the 
Upper Head of School and Academic Dean at The Athenian School. During 
her time at The Athenian School, Ms. Wong volunteered to mentor 
students in areas of social justice, equity and diversity as a board 
member of the Bay Area People of Color in Independent Schools, an 
organization that represents people of color in the Bay Area education 
system.
  Additionally, Ms. Wong volunteers with organizations that aim to 
empower and support

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young people in her community. She is the Earth Ambassadors Program 
Manager for New Leaf Collaborative, a local non-profit that provides 
learning and leadership opportunities for students, educators, and 
community partners in areas of science, nature, and ecological 
literacy.
  Ms. Wong is well-known in her community for her passion for learning, 
communication skills, planning expertise, and commitment to 
collaboration. She has been married to Robert DiBetta for over 20 
years, and they have two children, Sam and Kate.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Tina Wong has dedicated her life to 
educating and supporting the students in our district. Therefore, it is 
fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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