[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DIANE POWER ZIMMERMAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL 
                      DISTRICT'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Diane 
Power Zimmerman as one of California's 8th Congressional District's 
Women of the Year. Diane is a fifth-generation Solano County resident 
whose lifelong dedication to education, leadership, and community 
service has left an enduring mark on her community and the State of 
California. Diane began her journey in her family's long-standing local 
business, where she served as a manager and helped sustain a legacy of 
entrepreneurship and community connection spanning five generations. 
Her commitment to excellence and growth led her to pursue higher 
education, earning a Ph.D. in Organizational Management, a testament to 
her belief in lifelong learning and professional development. Over the 
course of a distinguished 36-year career in public education, Diane 
served as a speech pathologist, educator, and school administrator 
before culminating her service as Superintendent of Schools in 
Petaluma. Her leadership inspired innovation, equity, and collaboration 
across classrooms and districts, ensuring that generations of students 
had access to the tools and opportunities they needed to succeed. Even 
after retiring from public education, Diane continued to share her 
expertise and passion for learning. She has authored five books on 
education and business, offering valuable insight to educators, 
leaders, and professionals across the country. Beyond her professional 
achievements, she is deeply involved in her community. She volunteers 
her time at local museums, housing shelters, and with neighbors in 
need, embodying the values of service and compassion that have defined 
her life's work. Diane Power Zimmerman exemplifies the finest qualities 
of Solano County, with a proud legacy rooted in family, education, and 
civic responsibility. On behalf of the people of California's 8th 
Congressional District, I am honored to recognize Diane Power Zimmerman 
for her extraordinary leadership and her lifelong contributions to 
education and community service.

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