[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 95 (Friday, June 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E572-E573]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE KLEEMAN

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                            HON. MIKE GARCIA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2022

  Mr. GARCIA of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life, memory, and legacy of a great Californian and one of the great 
philanthropists in California's 25th District, Charlotte Kleeman. A 
devoted servant to her community, a loving wife, and an amazing mother, 
Charlotte exemplified what it means to give back and live your life in 
the service of others.

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  Like many who are blessed to call the 25th District home, Charlotte 
was not a native of Santa Clarita. Born in Chicago and raised in North 
Hollywood, she came to Santa Clarita in 1965 with her family, where she 
wasted no time in immersing herself in the philanthropic community. 
Throughout her life, she served on the board of the local Child and 
Family Center, Boys and Girls Club, Foundation for Children's Dental 
Health, and Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, in addition to serving 
on the Foundation committee for College of the Canyons and as an 
ambassador to the local Chamber of Commerce.
  Both Charlotte and her late husband Frank, were recognized as Santa 
Clarita's Woman and Man of the Year in 1996 and 2002, respectively. 
Even after earning this prestigious award recognizing her lifetime of 
contribution to charitable causes in her community, she was still 
driven to continue finding ways to give back in any way that she could. 
Her contributions to the many non-profits and organizations in our 
valley are immeasurable, and our city is a better place because of her 
efforts.
  I have long held the belief that charity is one of the most important 
moral cornerstones of our great nation. There are few things more 
honorable than living your life in the service of others, and Charlotte 
Kleeman is the benchmark for what it means to give back, help others, 
and blaze a trail of light that touches countless lives. We will always 
remember her service to the Santa Clarita Valley, and we will continue 
to honor her memory through acts of charity and by helping those in 
need.

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