[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E435-E436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING JILL ORR

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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 Jill 
Orr, whom I have named the 2024 Woman of the Year for Solano County 
because of her excellent work in our community. Woman of the Year 
recognizes women who have made important contributions to California's 
4th Congressional District in Arts and Culture, Professional 
Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Community Service.
  Ms. Orr was born and raised in Dixon, California, and still lives 
there with her husband Greg and their three sons. She is a fourth 
generation Dixon resident, having graduated from Dixon High School in 
1974. She has held a real estate license since 1986.
  Ms. Orr is a prominent leader in the business community. She is the 
immediate past president of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and current 
president of the Downtown Dixon Business Association. She also owns her 
own business in Dixon, which employs 22 people. Additionally, she is 
the immediate past president of Native Daughters of the Golden West.

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  Notably, Ms. Orr has given back to our Solano County community as an 
elected official. She served as a Dixon City Councilwoman as well as a 
Dixon Planning Commissioner. She was also recently rewarded the Citizen 
of the Year award for her distinguished service to the Dixon community.
  Ms. Orr has been very involved in our Dixon community in other ways 
as well. For example, she founded the very successful Annual Grillin' 
and Chillin' Dixon as well as Dixon Railroad Days. She has also chaired 
the yearly Wine and Art Stroll, as well as the Beer Stroll in Dixon. 
Further, she has chaired the Dixon Christmas Tree Lighting Festival for 
over 25 years. She also previously ran the Dixon Mayfair Parade. Her 
dedicated involvement in our community is commendable.
  Ms. Orr's passion for service is evident through her life and work. 
She has always aspired to ensure that her memories of growing up in 
Dixon are maintained and are passed on to those who are now a part of 
our community. She also has a passion for supporting and uplifting 
businesses and ensuring that they are successful.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Ms. Jill Orr for her excellent service and 
passion for our community. Therefore, it is fitting that we honor her 
here today as Solano County's 2024 Woman of the Year.

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