[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: JAMEELAH HANIF

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Jameelah Hanif as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Jameelah is a community organizer, family advocate, and champion for 
children. She is the Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of Watch Me 
Grow, Inc, a non-profit organization that provides resources and 
training for parents. Jameelah facilitates the Parent Leadership 
Training Institute to help parents advocate for their children and 
families. She has been a small business owner for 10 years, providing 
quality childcare and family services to over 150 children. Jameelah 
has also been the Chair of the Solano County Local Child Care Planning 
Council and the Solano County Licensed Family Child Care Association. 
She has a degree in Child Development and Family Services, and 
completed the Solano County Parent Leadership Training Institute, 
Leadership Vallejo, and EmergeCA programs. Since the beginning of 2022, 
Ms. Hanif has organized monthly youth-led community clean-ups to expose 
our youth to community service and to develop community pride, 
attracting over 350 participants. Ms. Hanif is currently the Vallejo 
leader of All Children Thrive California initiative, a community-led 
movement working towards creating protective community environments 
that allow all children to thrive. Jameelah has been a strong voice for 
children and families in Vallejo and with her passion for this work she 
will continue to expand her advocacy locally and regionally.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Jameelah Hanif for her 
positive contributions to our community.

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