[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 165 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: CLAUDIA JIMENEZ

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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 Claudia Jimenez as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Claudia has dedicated her life to serving the community of Richmond 
and is a current member of the Richmond City Council, serving the 6th 
District. As such, she is not only a proponent for positive social 
change but also a leader in her community. She has worked throughout 
her city to bring about transformative programs in areas such as 
affordable housing and homelessness. Claudia is known for forging 
alliances between key stakeholders across diverse communities. Her 
background as an immigrant from Colombia has helped shape her 
motivations as a community organizer. Trained as an architect in 
Colombia, she moved to Richmond in 2009, took English language classes, 
did volunteer work to practice her skills, and earned a Master of 
Environmental Planning from UC Berkeley. Claudia accomplished all this 
while caring for two children and still found time to lead campaigns 
and volunteer with other mothers in her neighborhood. Now as a Richmond 
City Councilmember, she is even more committed to improving the lives 
of those in her community and making Richmond one of the more 
affordable places to live in the Bay Area. Her commitment to her 
community and improving all different aspects of public life is an 
inspiration to all who know her.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Claudia Jimenez for her 
positive contributions to our community.

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