[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 165 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: DEBRA MASON

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker pro tempore, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Debra Mason as she is honored as one of California's 
8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Debra is the current Executive Director of the Bay Point Community 
Foundation and the Bay Point Municipal Advisory Council, where she has 
served for many years. Over the years, she has worked for after-school 
programs and served on the Mt. Diablo School Board, and today she 
continues to be a fierce advocate for students, parents, schools, and 
her community. She has pushed for public safety, nutrition assistance, 
after school education, and community engagement in schools. Continuing 
her work with education, she is also a California School Age Consortium 
Board Member. Her dedication, service, and work ethic has been an 
invaluable benefit to the local community. One example of a lasting 
impact that she has made on the community is establishing the Bay Point 
Branch of the Contra Costa County Public Library. Debra has been 
committed to addressing issues that she cares about and is always 
willing to take action and help others. Debra has been involved with 
countless community offices and committees where her leadership has 
improved our local schools and broader community.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Debra Mason for her positive 
contributions to our community.

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