[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 167 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E958]
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        HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: MARYANNE PERLMUTTER

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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 Maryanne Perlmutter as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Maryanne 
is a born activist and a natural community builder, who works 
tirelessly to bring people together to fight injustice. Throughout her 
career, Maryanne has served as a director of medical records at 
numerous hospitals, coordinator of a program to decrease childhood lead 
exposure, and healthcare administrator for the California Department of 
Corrections. Over the past six years, Maryanne has dedicated her energy 
and talents to strengthening democracy, increasing voter registration 
and education, combatting climate change, promoting humane treatment 
for migrants, advancing racial justice, fighting for dignified care for 
vulnerable community members, and providing meals to homeless 
individuals. Her volunteer affiliations have included the Solano County 
League of Women Voters, the Solano County Climate Action Team, the Bay 
Area Climate Reality Project, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of 
Davis's Immigration Justice Committee. Along with her unwavering 
commitment to volunteer work, Maryanne is also the primary caregiver 
for her husband's parents, a duty she approaches with care and 
competence. Maryanne's dedication to public service, community service, 
and activism is an inspiration to all her peers. On behalf of the 
people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to 
honor and recognize Maryanne Perlmutter for her positive contributions 
to our community.

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