[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E423-E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ANA SANTANA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ana 
Santana, whom I

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have named the 2024 Woman of the Year for Lake County because of her 
excellent work in our community. Woman of the Year recognizes women who 
contributed significantly to California's 4th Congressional District in 
Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and 
Innovation, or Community Service.
  Ms. Santana was born in Los Angeles, California, to Manuela Garcia de 
Santana and Galdino Gomez Santana. Ms. Santana received an associate 
degree in early childhood education from Yuba College and a bachelor's 
degree in early childhood education from Pacific Union College. She is 
married to Jose Luis Alfaro. Together, they are parents to Daniella, 
Luis-Alberto, and Thomas.
  Ms. Santana's leadership and commitment to our educational community 
are commendable. For nearly two decades, she has worked at the Lake 
County Office of Education as a champion for family advocacy and 
services. Her active participation in various commissions and 
organizations, such as the Healthy Start Youth and Family Services 
Program Director, the Juvenile Justice Committee, Upper Lake Unified 
School District Board Member, and the Latinos United of Lake County 
Secretary, is a testament to her unwavering dedication as a public 
servant.
  Notably, Ms. Santana has advocated for those in need and orchestrated 
countless community outreach events. As chair of the Lake County 
Children's Council and a past board member of St. Peter's Hispanic 
Congregation, she has dramatically inspired her colleagues and those in 
our community. Many have recognized her incredible impact on our 
community. Recently, the Press Democrat named her Lake County's Most 
Influential Woman.
  As a past president and secretary of the Upper Lake High School 
Boosters, Ms. Santana continues to support her children by volunteering 
or promoting any event they are involved in. She has always been 
committed to her job and volunteer positions. Ms. Santana's 
philanthropic acts stem from her mindset that everything she does is 
worth it as long as it suits the children. She has helped direct events 
connecting our communities to different health initiatives, again 
showing her passion for outreach.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Ms. Santana for her excellent service and 
passion for our community. Therefore, it is fitting that we honor her 
here today as Lake County's 2024 Woman of the Year.

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