[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO BARBARA HOWELL--30TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2023

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we pay special tribute to 
the contributions and sacrifices made by our nation's women during 
Women's History Month. It is an honor to pay homage to outstanding 
women who are making a difference in my Congressional District. I would 
like to recognize a remarkable woman, Barbara Howell of the Los Feliz 
neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
  Born in Ogden, Utah, Barbara is the eldest of three children and the 
only daughter of the late Joyce and Clyde Howell. Due to her father's 
work obligations, the family moved quite often, living in Utah, 
Colorado, Nevada, and Minnesota. After graduating from high school in 
Minnesota, Barbara attended Brigham Young University in Utah, and 
earned a bachelor's degree in communications and marketing. While a 
student at the university, she served as an intern with Utah Easter 
Seals, which ignited her passion and interest in working for non-profit 
organizations. She went on to work for the organization in several 
states for seventeen years and later spent three years with the Greater 
Los Angeles Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as the organization's 
executive director.
  In 2004, Ms. Howell joined the Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) as 
its executive director, and over the years has been instrumental in 
raising money to fund the renovation of BTAC. Immediately after 
assuming this position, Barbara enrolled in Leadership Burbank, an 
organization that offers a leadership training program for individuals 
who work or reside in the City of Burbank, which helped Barbara develop 
appreciation and a better understanding of the community. While at 
BTAC, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of continuing her education and 
pursued a master's degree in organizational leadership at Woodbury 
University, graduating in 2010. Expanding her knowledge has been 
especially important to Barbara when leading the organization through 
challenging years.
  Dedicated to giving back to the community, Barbara served as a board 
member for Leadership Burbank, and held various leadership roles, 
including past president, in the Burbank Noon Rotary Club. She also 
served as treasurer for the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council. Ms. Howell 
has received several honors and awards including the Woman of the Year 
Award from the Zonta Club of Burbank Area and the Citizen of the Year 
award from the Burbank Association of REALTORS.
  Barbara enjoys traveling and has visited Canada, England, France, 
Ireland, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Germany, Wales, Mexico, and Italy. She 
learned to play the piano at a young age, often accompanying her father 
when he would sing, and developed an appreciation for all types of 
music. Ms. Howell has sung with the Southern California Mormon Choir 
and plays the organ for her congregation.
  I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 30th Congressional District, Barbara 
Howell.

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