[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 191 (Wednesday, November 12, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING APRIL WOODY

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2025

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleague 
Congressman Vince Fong to recognize Ms. April Woody on being awarded 
the 2025 Cattlewoman of the Year by the Kern County Cattlewomen's 
Association.
  Nearly sixty years ago, April Woody joined her husband, Ron Woody, in 
continuing his family's cattle ranching operation. Though new to 
ranching, she quickly learned the ropes and became an essential part of 
the operation, helping to carry forward a legacy rooted in hard work 
and dedication to the family business. Ms. Woody joined the Kern County 
Cattlewomen in 1969 and became deeply involved in the organization's 
community work. She organized the fair booth, served on the Cattle 
Princess Selection Committee, and brought humor to the High Fever 
Follies fundraiser by wearing the group's famous ``beef cut suit.'' 
Following her early involvement with the Kern County Cattlewomen, Ms. 
Woody began a distinguished career in education. She taught both junior 
high and high school English before earning two master's degrees in 
Pupil Personnel Services and Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. 
For the final sixteen years of her career, she served as a counselor at 
Centennial High School in Bakersfield, where she dedicated herself to 
the academic and personal development of all students. Since her 
retirement, Ms. Woody has reconnected with the cattle community and 
remains involved with the Kern County Cattlewomen. Over the past nine 
years, she has served in numerous leadership roles, including Vice 
President and President. Currently she serves as Secretary and on the 
Board of Directors, chairs the organization's annual Clay Shoot, and 
has chaired the Scholarship Committee for seven years. Beyond her 
service to Kern County Cattlewomen, Ms. Woody also remains active in 
her church and throughout the community.
  Mr. Speaker, we ask our colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join us in congratulating Ms. April Woody on being named Kern County's 
2025 Cattlewoman of the Year. Her dedication to agriculture, education, 
and service to the community embodies the values that define the 
Central Valley.

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