[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E967-E968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: SYLVIA SERRANO

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Sylvia Serrano as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Sylvia is a dedicated and passionate leader who has touched the lives 
of countless members of her community. Sylvia proudly represents her 
home of Hercules as the President

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of the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce where she works to help promote 
local small businesses. Since joining the Chamber of Commerce, Sylvia 
has demonstrated outstanding leadership and played an instrumental role 
in fostering economic growth and development in Hercules. She has 
demonstrated her commitment to growing the economy of Contra Costa 
County by helping local businesses navigate a way out of the COVID-19 
pandemic. She also serves as Director of the Hercules Education 
Foundation where her work has helped enhance the educational 
opportunities for youth in Hercules.
  She has helped raise contributions from individuals, organizations, 
businesses, and institutions to enhance the quality of the classroom 
experience in Hercules's public schools. Sylvia is known to go above 
and beyond to engage with her community and approach everyone with a 
warm and compassionate nature.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Sylvia Serrano for her 
positive contributions to our community.

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