[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 182 (Friday, October 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
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    HONORING MARBEYA ELLIS 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 honor Marbeya Ellis, 
recognized as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of 
the Year. As Family Resource Center Manager for the Fairfield-Suisun 
Unified School District (FSUSD), Ms. Ellis has transformed three 
school-based centers--at Anna Kyle, Cleo Gordon, and Suisun 
Elementary--into trusted community hubs providing essential support, 
stability, and hope for local families. Through her leadership, FSUSD's 
Family Resource Centers have become models of wraparound service, 
connecting families to vital resources, including hygiene products, 
school supplies, housing referrals, and financial assistance, all in an 
environment of dignity and care. Marbeya's innovative approach has 
expanded partnerships with organizations such as SparkPoint Solano for 
financial coaching, CommuniCare+OLE for mobile health clinics, and the 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax 
preparation that helps low-income families secure critical refunds. 
Beyond her district role, she serves as Board Secretary for the Solano 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Solano County 
Family HealthCare Board, championing equitable access to healthcare and 
economic opportunity. Her commitment to collaboration ensures that 
families can find relief and empowerment in the very schools their 
children attend. Under her guidance, FSUSD's Family Resource Centers 
have become national examples of how public education can anchor 
community wellness. Marbeya's work is not just about meeting needs, 
it's about transforming systems with compassion, cultural humility, and 
persistence. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional 
District, I am honored to recognize Marbeya Ellis for her visionary 
leadership, her tireless service, and her profound impact on families 
across Fairfield and Suisun City.

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