[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 177 (Friday, October 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E993-E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING ANDREA SORCE 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

                        Friday, October 24, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Andrea Sorce as she is honored as one of California's 
8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Andrea has established 
a legacy of fierce advocacy in the community. Having served in the 
Peace Corps, service to others is a trait that is not new to her, has 
informed her impactful work in Vallejo and its surrounding areas, and 
continues to make a difference to this day. Andrea has worked to help 
those in need in her community, particularly through organizations such 
as the Solano County chapter of the ACLU, which she co-founded. It was 
through this organization that Andrea helped support families impacted 
by police violence. Andrea's advocacy work and civic engagement 
extended beyond her involvement with the Solano ACLU, as she also 
served as chair of

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Vallejo's Surveillance Advisory Board and remained active in various 
other civic roles, including the Glen Cove Community Association and 
the United Democrats of Southern Solano County, where she served as 
vice-chair. Although the work that she has done has been crucial to the 
wellbeing of Vallejo and its community members, her hard work did not 
stop there, as she then launched a successful campaign for Mayor of the 
City of Vallejo. In spite of the fact that she has yet to complete a 
full term as Vallejo Mayor, she has already achieved impressive 
accomplishments during her time in this position. Constituents describe 
Andrea as a courageous leader, who stands for reform and lives her 
values, which is exemplified in her many efforts to connect with the 
community. Since becoming Mayor, Andrea has held over 30 public 
meetings to increase transparency, discuss pressing issues, and take 
action towards solutions. Apart from her politically-engaged work, 
Andrea serves her community in several other capacities as well, such 
as serving on: the board of Solano Transportation Authority, the Solano 
County Water Agency, and as the President of the Vallejo Wastewater and 
Flood District. When she's not actively engaging with civic issues, she 
also teaches at Diablo Valley College, as an economics professor. It is 
clear that Andrea's commitment to service, passion for advocacy, and 
multi-faceted approach to tackling local issues makes her a vital asset 
to the Vallejo and overall Solano County community. On behalf of the 
people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to 
honor and recognize Andrea Sorce for her positive contributions to our 
community.

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