[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO MARIAM BARNES--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  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, Mariam Barnes 
of La Crescenta, California.
  Born and raised in La Crescenta as a first-generation Californian in 
her Egyptian family, Mariam credits her top-notch education in the 
Glendale Unified School District for setting the base for her current 
career success and has devoted her spare time to giving back to the La 
Crescenta community.
  Mariam served on the Crescenta Valley Town Council for two terms, 
where she was primarily focused on the youth in the community and 
worked to create opportunities for them to explore entrepreneurship. 
She helped launch the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (EOT) program which 
gives students as young as 7th grade a booth to sell their products at 
the Montrose Harvest Market. EOT went from being an annual event to a 
quarterly event to encourage students to think about their career goals 
and polish their entrepreneurial skills.
  Ms. Barnes has also participated in drug awareness efforts in the 
local community to bring solutions to individuals who struggle with 
addiction or have a family member who struggles with addiction.
  As a manager for a global recruiting team in the video game industry, 
Ms. Barnes understands the skills necessary to achieve success, and is 
deeply aware of the importance of self-confidence and the role it plays 
in shaping peoples' lives and careers. She has volunteered as a mentor 
to many young women who struggle to find their confidence and helps 
them bridge the gap between ability and confidence. Ms. Barnes has also 
supported youth by planning workshops that focus on building self-
esteem, providing information on vocational schools, coaching them on 
their interview skills, and helping students with their college 
applications.
  In addition to her volunteer efforts and career, Mariam is a wife and 
mother of twin girls.
  I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Mariam 
Barnes.

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