[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 102 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  TRIBUTE TO E.J. BORAH--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2023

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, each year, through the Women of the Year 
Award, my office extends special recognition to women on the Central 
Coast who have made a difference in our community. I would like to 
recognize one outstanding Women of the Year Award recipient, E.J. Borah 
of Santa Barbara, California. Born in Arlington, California in the 
1930's, E.J. Borah possesses an unwavering commitment to education, 
advocacy, and civic engagement.
  Since graduating with her teaching credential from the University of 
California, Santa Barbara, E.J. has left a lasting impact on countless 
students. In 1968, she earned her masters in education and became a 
highly regarded reading specialist, helping several students throughout 
her career in Ventura County, Seattle, Washington, and Orange County.
  E.J. is not only passionate as an educator, but has dedicated her 
time and talents to bring change through social justice. As a woman of 
color, E.J. has experienced firsthand the need for equal representation 
and has been a vocal advocate for underrepresented communities.
  E.J. has also taken action by serving as a parks commissioner for the 
City of Fullerton in the 1970s and continues to be involved by 
participating in voter registration and get-out-and-vote initiatives 
for over 15 years.
  Wherever there is a public event or festival, you can almost always 
find E.J. with her voter registration materials, avidly advocating for 
individual participation. E.J. is a passionate leader in the community, 
and is involved in several organizations. She recognizes the importance 
of representation and takes an active leadership role in local civic 
organizations and activities to advance the interest of women, 
particularly women of color.
  E.J.'s contributions to society have been recognized with several 
accolades. She was named the Woman of the Year by the Democratic Women 
of Santa Barbara in 2012 and honored as the Annual Suffrage Day Honoree 
by Women for Orange County in 1998. E.J. is a shining example of a 
strong, proud, and dedicated woman of color who has tirelessly worked 
to make a positive difference in her community and beyond.
  I am honored to recognize E.J. for her continued commitment to 
educate, advocate, and take a leadership role to engage others in her 
community to bring impactful changes for all. I ask all Members to join 
me today in honoring an exceptional woman of California's 24th 
Congressional District, E.J. Borah, for her incredible service to her 
community.

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