[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING ANN DUBAY

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, 
Congressman Mike Thompson, to recognize the enduring work of Ann DuBay 
on the occasion of her retirement from Sonoma Water.
  Ann began her long-standing career in public service in 1981 as a 
seasonal firefighter at the California Department of Forestry. She then 
pursued the California State Fellowship Program and subsequently 
assumed the role of policy consultant at the California State Senate's 
Office of Research. Returning to her roots in Sonoma County, Ann became 
the Vice-President and Government Affairs Coordinator at the Santa Rosa 
Chamber of Commerce, before transitioning to a distinguished career in 
journalism as an editorial writer and columnist for nearly a decade at 
the Press Democrat.
  Ann was hired by Sonoma Water in 2008 as Public Information Officer, 
and she became the Community and Government Affairs Manager there in 
2018. In these roles Ann demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the 
community and sustainability at Sonoma Water. Ann's good deeds extend 
to the greater region through her work as the administrator for the 
Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and Petaluma Valley 
Groundwater Sustainability Agency, while also spearheading outreach and 
communication for all Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability 
Agencies.
  In addition to her professional commitments, Ann has played a pivotal 
role in several community organizations. She served as Board member for 
the Ceres Community Project. And she is currently on the board of 
directors for the Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, where she 
was president from 2020 to 2022. In addition, she volunteers with 
Riebli-North Firewise Community as well as the California Groundwater 
Coalition where she helps guide water suppliers throughout the state 
meet the water supply needs of California residents.
  Notably, Ann is more than a public servant; she is a mentor and 
inspiration to many. When she and her sister simultaneously faced 
breast cancer, Ann exhibited exemplary strength and determination. Ann 
is also known for her love of reading, biking with her husband Jeremey 
Olsan, and spending time with her son Jake.
  Mr. Speaker, it's clear that Ann DuBay has been an extraordinary 
public servant making meaningful contributions to the community through 
both her professional and volunteer work. Therefore, it is fitting that 
we honor her legacy of accomplishments which will benefit Sonoma County 
and the region for years to come.

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