[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       HONORING PHYLLIS METCALFE

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Phyllis Metcalfe in 
celebration of her extraordinary life and commitment to serving her 
community.
  Phyllis Metcalfe was born and grew up in New York State. She obtained 
a degree in architectural design at the Pratt Institute in New York 
City. In 1967, Phyllis moved to Marin County and began her decades of 
service and political activism in her local community while raising her 
three children, Keith, Ryan, and Kathy. In addition to her work as a 
political consultant, Phyllis also served as an elected official on the 
College of Marin Board of Trustees from 1979 to 2003 and was a member 
of the Corte Madera Planning Commission from 2012 until the time of her 
death.
  Always an active political advocate, Phyllis was deeply involved in 
local and state elections and grassroots efforts to promote democracy 
and election campaign reform. She was also involved in a number of 
local organizations that aimed to improve the welfare of women and 
local communities including the Marin Coalition, Marin Forum, National 
Women's Political Caucus, Marin Center for Independent Living, Exodus 
Residential Treatment for Autism, Marin County Chamber of Commerce, 
American Red Cross, United Way of the Bay Area and the Golden Gate 
Theological Seminary.
  Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that Phyllis Metcalfe is truly an 
exemplary civil servant, and her years of service are a legacy worthy 
of commendation. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her 
many contributions and express our deep condolences to her family and 
friends.

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