[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF MYRTLE BRAXTON

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of Myrtle Braxton.
  Throughout her life, Myrtle has served her community in Richmond and 
has been a true champion for Contra Costa seniors and families. She 
began her career in public service at the age of 17, working at the 
Social Security Administration's (SSA) San Francisco office. She went 
on to work out of the SSA's Richmond office, serving with the SSA for a 
total of 35 years prior to her retirement in 1981.
  After retiring, Myrtle continued to be engaged and active with a 
number of community organizations, including the League of Women 
Voters, California Alliance for Retired Americans, the Richmond 
Commission on Aging, and more. She is also a founder of the City of 
Richmond's Crime Prevention Program, promoting neighborhood safety and 
advocating for improved relations between community members and local 
law enforcement. Additionally, Myrtle has worked hard to preserve open 
and recreational spaces in our community through her work with the 
California Association of Parks and Recreation for Commissioners and 
Board Members and with the National Citizen Branch for the Recreation 
Park Association. Myrtle has worked tirelessly to improve her community 
and to serve Richmond residents. Her passion and commitment to activism 
are admired by many.
  Myrtle's advocacy and leadership have been instrumental in Richmond 
and West County. Please join me in recognizing and thanking Myrtle 
Braxton for her many years of dedicated service.

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