[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MARIA CONTRERAS TEBBUTT

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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 Maria 
Contreras Tebbutt, whom I have named the 2024 Climate Crisis Champion 
for Yolo County because of the important work she has done to promote 
cycling as an alternative form of transponation to address the impacts 
of climate change on California's 4th Congressional District.
  Maria Contreras Tebbutt was born in King City, California. She and 
her husband Mark have a daughter, Nicole. She is a graduate of Davis 
High School and has lived in Davis ever since graduation.
  Through her role as the Outreach Director of the Bike Campaign, Ms. 
Contreras Tebbutt has educated our community about the value of 
cycling. This campaign, along with its counterpart, the Bike Garage, 
was founded in 2011 to help teach people about the benefits of cycling 
and encourage people to ride their bikes more. These two locations 
offer training, internships, and jobs for youths, as well as enrichment 
opportunities for seniors who volunteer. The Bike Campaign works 
closely with city governments, county health departments, school 
districts, and community service groups.
  Her advocacy for cycling has also given Ms. Contreras Tebbutt the 
opportunity to advocate on behalf of seniors and people with 
disabilities. She recently partnered with Cycling Without Age--Trishaw 
Electric's assist rides program, which provides opportunities for 
seniors and those with disabilities to enjoy cycling in Davis. This 
program allows those with mobility limitations to enjoy parks and green 
spaces more easily. Her work on this program has given her the 
opportunity to partner with the Davis Senior Center, the Yolo Healthy 
Aging Alliance, Yolo Hospice, various faith-based organizations, Rancho 
Yolo, and various senior residential facilities in the county. Ms. 
Contreras Tebbutt's advocacy on behalf of cycling has meaningfully 
benefited some of the most vulnerable in our community, which is 
laudable.
  Ms. Contreras Tebbutt's cycling work has also given her the 
opportunity to connect with our local leaders. She has built 
partnerships with the City of Davis's Public Works Program, the City of 
Woodland's Department of Transportation, the Woodland Chamber, the 
Woodland City Council, and the Davis City Council. She has also been an 
influential voice in the planning of various community cycling events, 
such as the Zombie Ride, Ice Cream Ride, and the Polar Bear Ride.
  Ms. Contreras Tebbutt's life-long advocacy for cycling and its mental 
and physical, as well as environmental, benefits, make her an important 
community leader in combatting the climate crisis.
  Mr. Speaker, it is evident that Maria Contreras Tebbutt is a leader 
dedicated to promoting cycling as an alternative method of 
transportation. Therefore, it is fitting that we honor her here today 
as Yolo County's 2024 Climate Crisis Champion.

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