[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARY KIMBALL

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary 
Kimball whom I have named the 2023 Woman of the Year for Yolo County 
because of her service to our agricultural community. Woman of the Year 
recognizes women who have made important contributions to California's 
4th Congressional District in Arts and Culture, Professional 
Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Community Service.
  Ms. Kimball's leadership in the Center for Land-Based Learning's 
growth has been invaluable in turning the organization from a small 
group of 30 high school students to a program with five models. This 
program helps thousands of students and adults across California learn 
more about agriculture and the management skills necessary to run a 
farm. It now partners with hundreds of organizations, businesses, and 
government agencies to help up and coming farmers succeed.
  Ms. Kimball's civic work has been essential in supporting the 
agricultural community by funding scholarships for women in the 
industry and investing in the Sacramento region as a critical food 
system. She has also worked to protect agricultural and natural 
resources, particularly when it comes to preserving agricultural land 
use designations.
  Her efforts have had a tremendous impact in making the agricultural 
industry more accessible to new farmers through education and 
assistance programs. In doing so, she has helped thousands across the 
state learn about the best ways to run their businesses while 
maintaining their land in a sustainable manner.
  Born in Carson City, Nevada, Ms. Kimball grew up on a small farm in 
Woodland where her family continues to live today. She has spent her 
career in public service for Yolo County and currently works as a 
Director for Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation board. 
She spends her extra time as a member of the Sacramento Chapters of Les 
Dames Escoffier and the Land and Economics Society.
  Mr. Speaker, Mary Kimball has been a strong leader in Yolo County's 
agricultural community. Therefore, it is fitting that we honor her here 
today as Yolo County's 2023 Woman of the Year.

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