[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING GWEN WATSON

  (Mr. DeSAULNIER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Gwen Watson, who worked to uplift vulnerable populations 
throughout her life in my community in the East Bay of the San 
Francisco Bay Area and throughout the State of California.
  Gwen began her career as a teacher in Louisiana, working with high 
school students seeking vocational services.
  She later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where she served Contra 
Costa County's homeless population through the St. Vincent de Paul Hope 
Conference and the Interstate Faith Council of Contra Costa.
  Gwen also served as the president of the League of Women Voters 
Diablo Valley, overseeing the ``You Don't Need a Home Vote'' project. 
In addition, in that position on the League of Women Voters, she 
facilitated candidate forums. I remember many years ago when I first 
ran for the Concord City Council, Gwen was there doing her civic best 
with the League of Women Voters.
  Sadly, Gwen passed away in May. She will be remembered for her 
advocacy and her commitment to service. She was an inspiration to all 
of us who knew her and called her a friend. Please join me in honoring 
Gwen Watson for her invaluable contributions to her community and to 
our country.

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