[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 177 (Friday, October 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING ANNIE FRIAS-RAMOS 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 honor Annie Frias-Ramos, 
recognized as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of 
the Year. Annie was born in the Philippines, yet despite many 
challenges, she persevered and earned her degree in nursing from 
Southwestern University. In 1975, she became one of the first from her 
village to immigrate to the United States and began her nursing career 
at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved 
to California, where she continued her dedicated service in healthcare 
at Vallejo General Hospital, Doctors' Hospital, and ultimately at 
Kaiser Permanente. At Kaiser Permanente, Annie advanced to the role of 
Nurse Manager, leading her team with distinction. Annie is currently 
serving as President of the Filipino Community of Solano County, Inc., 
and previously served as President of the Visayan Circle of Northern 
California for over 27 years. Annie has led numerous initiatives that 
demonstrate both vision and compassionate leadership, including serving 
as Chairperson for Vallejo's Pista sa Nayon festival and leading one of 
the first COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Solano County. In addition, Annie 
has organized a fundraiser to renovate deteriorating church seating for 
a local community church and has connected unhoused community members 
to local housing resources. Annie also continues to support Filipino 
communities, such as by leading food drives and relief efforts for 
typhoon victims in the Philippines and advocating for immigration 
assistance. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional 
District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Annie Frias-Ramos 
for her invaluable contributions to our community.

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