[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 167 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: MARGARET KOLK

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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 Margaret Kolk as she is honored as one of California's 
8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Maggie is a passionate 
public servant who demonstrates a tireless dedication to serving her 
community. For the past nine years, Maggie has served as Chair of the 
Benicia Human Services Board, directing funding to local nonprofits 
that serve low-income Benicia residents and improving funding for city 
agencies. She is also the Secretary of Sustainable Solano, an 
environmental organization championing renewable energy and sustainable 
food production services. Along with her public service, Maggie has 
demonstrated equal dedication to serving her community through her 
volunteer work and political activism. For the past three years, Maggie 
has served as manager of the Benicia Community Garden helping to 
maintain an important resource that brings local sustainable food to 
Benicia residents. In 2016. Maggie co-founded Progressive Democrats of 
Benicia, now the city's largest political organization, and is 
currently spearheading a local ballot initiative to raise revenues to 
fix Benicia roads. She is known to never back down from the toughest 
challenges and to always offer her complete commitment to any 
undertaking. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional 
District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Margaret Kolk for 
her positive contributions to our community.

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