[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING NICOLE BRADDOCK

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nicole 
Braddock, whom I have named the 2023 Climate Crisis Champion for Solano 
County because of the important work she has done to promote 
conservation and address the impacts of climate change on California's 
4th Congressional District.
  Nicole Braddock was born in Cedarville, California. She obtained a 
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis in 
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, and she holds an MBA from Capella 
University. In addition to these impressive educational achievements, 
Ms. Braddock has a strong commitment to bringing communities together 
and building common ground in conversations around climate change.
  Through her role as the Executive Director of Solano Land Trust, Ms. 
Braddock has championed the protection of more than 8,000 acres of 
working farms and natural areas as well as the restoration of miles of 
creeks and streams. Solano Land Trust goes beyond land conservation to 
ensure the establishment of strong relationships between community 
members and the land.
  Ms. Braddock has also advocated for the development of accessible 
trails and picnic areas to promote public resources available to all 
members of our community. Ms. Braddock's strong desire to give back to 
the community is exemplified through her development of partnerships, 
which allow for every individual in Solano County to benefit from 
protected natural areas. Additionally, Ms. Braddock supports land 
conservation efforts through her work on the National Land Trust 
Alliance Leadership Council. The Land Trust Alliance works with local 
land trusts to expand land conservation locally and nationally.
  Outside of her participation with the Land Trust, Ms. Braddock 
volunteers with numerous nonprofit organizations and provides pro bono 
coaching to local leaders working in land conservation. Ms. Braddock 
also serves on the board of the Solano Economic Development 
Corporation, an organization dedicated to growing Solano County's 
economy through the creation of new jobs and competition among 
businesses.
  Mr. Speaker, it is evident that Nicole Braddock is a leader dedicated 
to land conservation and environmental advocacy. Therefore, it is 
fitting that we honor her here today as Solano County's 2023 Climate 
Crisis Champion.

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