[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 182 (Friday, October 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   HONORING REBECCA GRASTY 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 31, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Rebecca Grasty as she is honored as one of 
California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. With over 
15 years as a Family Child Care Professional, Rebecca Grasty has 
devoted her life to strengthening the early childhood education 
landscape in California. A credentialed educator in both Social Science 
and Family & Consumer Sciences, she is a leader whose influence extends 
far beyond the classroom. She currently serves as Vice President of the 
Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network and was recently 
elected Chapter President for the California Association for the 
Education of Young Children. Rebecca's commitment to professional 
development and peer support is clear in her work revitalizing the 
Solano Association of Providers. Recognizing the isolating nature of 
the Family Child Care profession, she brought together providers from 
across Solano County for a leadership meeting to reignite collaboration 
and build a stronger sense of community. She has presented on financial 
literacy for providers at Solano Family & Children's Services, is a 
featured speaker at the 2025 Solano ECE Conference, and founded Save 
California Family Child Care, a grassroots initiative advocating for 
developmentally appropriate changes to state policy. She was also 
instrumental in organizing the ``A Day Without Child Care'' Advocacy 
Loop in Solano County, collaborating with the Children's Network, Napa 
providers, and the NorCal Family Child Care Alliance to highlight the 
urgent need for childcare reform. She also served on the organizing 
committee of the May 2025 Family Child Care Symposium and led planning 
for the upcoming ``State of the Bay'' Summit to bring together 
stakeholders from all nine Bay Area counties to advocate for children, 
families, and the providers who serve them. Her tireless efforts have 
uplifted families, empowered fellow professionals, and shaped policy 
conversations that will benefit generations to come. On behalf of the 
people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to 
honor and recognize Rebecca Grasty for her invaluable contributions to 
our community.

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