[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 164 (Friday, October 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E939-E940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: ALICE WILSON-FRIED

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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 Alice Wilson-Fried as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Alice is dedicated to teaching the youth of Solano County about the 
importance of democracy and civic engagement. Seeing the need to 
educate young people about voting rights and civic duty, Alice 
implemented the Democracy Matters program at Golden Hills Community 
School. This curriculum gives students the opportunity to learn about 
the importance of democracy and its impact, allowing students to see 
themselves as leaders with a voice in the policy process.
  The importance and impact of this program has been recognized by the 
California Secretary of State, who is in discussions to use it in their 
statewide youth outreach efforts. Through the framework of Democracy 
Matters, Alice has given students hands-on experiences with civic 
engagement, including coordinating a mock City Council meeting in the

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Suisun City council chambers and training students on how to conduct a 
forum with Solano Youth Council. She also worked with the Solano County 
Registrar of Voters and League of Women Voters to train students who 
volunteered as poll workers. These hands-on opportunities have allowed 
students to learn about the importance of citizenship and the power of 
their voices in our democracy.
  Alice's work to educate the next generation about democracy will have 
an impact for years to come. On behalf of the people of California's 
8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize 
Alice Wilson-Fried for her positive contributions to our community.

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