[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 167 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: SUPERVISOR MONICA BROWN

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown as she is 
honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of 
the Year. Monica is a lifelong public servant with unwavering 
dedication to bettering her community. For 39 years, Monica worked as a 
public-school teacher at Green Valley Middle School, Armijo High 
School, and Benicia Middle School. She has demonstrated a tireless 
commitment to public education through her work, involvement with the 
California Teachers Association, and her tenure on the Solano Community 
College Governing Board. Since 2017, Monica has served on the Solano 
County Board of Supervisors. Currently serving as Vice Chair, she has 
fought for improved workforce development, increased support for 
community colleges, flood prevention, bolstered mental health services, 
increased affordable housing, and other measures to effectively address 
homelessness in Solano County. In her more than six years of service on 
the Board of Supervisors, Monica has devoted her unrivaled energy and 
commitment to solving the county's most pressing issues. The positive 
impact of her more than 45 years of service to her community cannot be 
overstated. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional 
District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Monica Brown for her 
positive contributions to our community.

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