[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: SENATOR NANCY SKINNER

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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 Senator Nancy Skinner as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Nancy's public service began as a student when she was elected to the 
Berkeley City Council. She was a co-founder of the International 
Council on Local Environmental Initiatives--Local Governments for 
Sustainability and remains a clean energy and climate change 
trailblazer. She was the U.S. director of The Climate Group, an 
international non-profit organization that works with both private and 
public sector leaders to address climate change. She also served on the 
board for the East Bay Regional Park District and was involved with the 
East Bay Women's Political Caucus supporting women running for elected 
office. In 2008, Nancy was elected to the California State Assembly 
where she represented the 15th Assembly District for three terms. 
Elected in 2016, Nancy now represents the people of California's 9th 
State Senatorial District. She is chair of the Senate's Budget and 
Fiscal Review Committee and the California Legislative Women's Caucus. 
Throughout her years in public office, Nancy has authored and supported 
bills addressing social justice, climate change, education, gun 
violence, and countless other critical issues.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Senator Nancy Skinner for her 
positive contributions to our community.

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