[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E457-E458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO MARIAN SHAPIRO--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2024

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, each year, through the Women of the Year 
Award, my office extends special recognition to women on the Central 
Coast who have made a difference in our community. I would like to 
recognize one outstanding Women of the Year Award recipient, Marian 
Shapiro of Goleta, California.
  Marian Shapiro grew up in Berkeley, and first arrived in the district 
in 1960 as a UCSB freshman. She returned in 1968, when her husband was 
in a doctoral program at UCSB. Her husband's job took them to a small 
university town in rural Kansas, where Marian

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raised her two kids while advocating for women's reproductive rights 
and LGBTQ rights. She fought against hatred and led the way in human 
rights efforts.
  In 1980, she traveled from Kansas to D.C. as a delegate to the 
National League of Women Voters conference. In her televised meeting 
with President Jimmy Carter, she spoke on behalf of the Floridian 
delegation asking President Carter to address the immigration crisis in 
Florida. A woman of many talents, she lobbied legislators while singing 
and playing the guitar at many women's movement events.
  Marian designed and led a number of workshops in conservative towns 
for Parents & Daughters and Parents & Sons, teaching them how to talk 
about puberty, dating, emotional management, and consent.
  In retirement, the Shapiros were thrilled to return to Goleta, where 
Marian taught for 11 years at Santa Barbara City College. She served on 
several boards, including Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County as 
well as the Democratic Service Club, and always volunteered to elect 
candidates for public office. One of her proudest accomplishments has 
been organizing her Big List of individuals who share her views on 
caring for the planet and human rights, and who respond to her Shapiro 
Action Alerts. The group has grown to include 650 recipients who 
appreciate her calls to action and her notices of important events or 
protest demonstrations they may not know about.
  At 81 years old, Marian enjoys making pottery and has become an 
excellent photographer. She adores her children and relatives. You will 
often see Marian lending her photography skills to events for political 
candidates and non-profits alike. Her captures continue to be featured 
in publications like Noozhawk, Montecito Journal and the Santa Barbara 
Independent, often depicting the ongoing social and political movements 
of our district and has contributed many letters to our local 
publications.
  I am honored to recognize Marian Shapiro. Throughout the Central 
Coast and, indeed, across the Nation, countless people know Marian 
Shapiro for her tireless service to a multitude of causes. I ask all 
Members to join me today in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 24th Congressional District, Marian Shapiro, for her 
incredible service to her community.

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