[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 164 (Friday, October 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ANJALI RIMI

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Anjali Rimi as she is honored as one of California's 
8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Anjali is a dedicated leader, activist, and community member.
  As a transgender immigrant from South Asia, Anjali has overcome many 
challenges while continuing to give back to her communities.
  As one of the co-founders of Parivar Bay Area, Anjali has transformed 
the services available for transgender, gender non-conforming, and 
intersex immigrants from the Global South. Parivar Bay Area emerged 
from earlier grassroots organizing, including a project that 
redistributed almost $1 million worth of food, housing funds, and 
livelihood grants for transgender South Asians to open their own 
businesses.
  In addition to her work globally, Anjali is deeply involved in LGBTQ+ 
activism in the Bay Area, through fundraisers, arts and cultural 
showcases, and social support group meetings. She was the first South 
Asian transgender person to be recognized for her LGBTQ+ activism in 
the California Legislature and has also received recognition from 
former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  Anjali has accomplished all of this while remaining a kind and 
patient person and serving as an inspiration to others for her 
dedication to serving her community and improving the status of 
marginalized groups.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Anjali Rimi for her positive 
contributions to our community.

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