[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING LISA KAPLAN, NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF 
                                TRUSTEES

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2022

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Lisa Kaplan 
as she retires as a member of the Natomas Unified School District Board 
of Trustees. Since she was first elected in 2002, Lisa has been an 
invaluable member of our community, especially as schools faced 
unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, I ask my 
colleagues to stand with me to honor her legacy.
  Lisa grew up in a small town in Oregon and regularly offered help to 
those in need throughout her life. Lisa's long history of volunteer 
work includes assisting in the children's ward at UC Davis Medical 
Center while attending law school as well as helping in local Natomas 
schools while working in the state legislature. Since 2010, ACC 
continues to operate Sacramento County's Meals on Wheels program. Not 
only do they provide meal delivery, but they have partnered with local 
restaurants and food trucks throughout the years to make diverse meals 
more accessible to seniors in our community, serving 2,000 homebound 
seniors and older adults each week.
  During Lisa's tenure, Natomas Unified School District showed an 
increase in test scores that significantly narrowed the achievement 
gap, passed four school bonds to upgrade existing facilities and 
provide new tools for 21st century learning, and obtained the highest 
graduation rates in the county.
  Madam Speaker, today we honor Lisa Kaplan for her commitment and 
dedication to the students of Natomas Unified School District.

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