[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            HONORING THE 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR: PIPPIN DEW

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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 to recognize the 
contributions of Pippin Dew as she is honored as one of California's 
8th Congressional District's Women of the Year.
  Pippin has been a realtor in the North and East Bay Areas for the 
last 16 years where she has gotten to know the needs of her community. 
She is currently President of Vallejo Main Street, an organization 
aimed at revitalizing the downtown area. She is President Elect of the 
Solano Association of Realtors and serves on the Executive Board for 
the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce as Chair of the Government Affairs 
Committee. She also served as a member of the Vallejo City Council for 
9 years and is a past president of the North Bay Division for the 
League of California Cities. During her time on the city council, some 
of her many proud accomplishments included the creation of an early 
learning center in southern Vallejo and the creation of the first 
family service center of its kind in Solano County. In 2023, Pippin was 
appointed by Governor Newsom to the board of directors of the San 
Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority where she 
helps ensure the community's continued access to a robust ferry 
service. Pippin is known for the dedication and enthusiasm she brings 
to public service and her unwavering support for the Vallejo community.
  On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, 
it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Pippin Dew for her positive 
contributions to our community.

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