[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MARICARMEN REYES LARIOS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Maricarmen Reyes Larios. I have named Ms. Reyes Larios as the 
California 4th Congressional District's Woman of the Year for Sonoma 
County. This honor recognizes women who have made important 
contributions to California's 4th Congressional District in Arts and 
Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or 
Community Services.
  Ms. Reyes Larios was born in Sonoma, California, to Mexican immigrant 
parents, Francisco Reyes Torres and Maria Larios Abrica. She earned her 
bachelor's degree in Chicano and Latino Studies from Sonoma State 
University in 2005. Later, Maricarmen completed a Community Health 
Worker Certificate at City College of San Francisco in 2025.
  Ms. Reyes Larios has dedicated her life to suicide prevention 
following the tragic passing of her nephew in 2021 and currently serves 
as a mentor and tutor to further assist the youth of our valley. She is 
a member of the Sonoma County Suicide Prevention Coalition and works as 
the Outreach and Event Coordinator at Sonoma Valley Community Health 
Center. She also serves in several community leadership roles, 
including Board Member for KSVY Sonoma TV, Board Member for RISK 
Sonoma, and Board Member for the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. 
She also chairs Sonoma County Community Organizations Active in 
Disaster (COAD) and the Springs Municipal Advisory Council, contributes 
to the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund Grants Committee, and is an active 
member of the Lideres Campesinas Sonoma Chapter, and the Sonoma County 
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
  Within our community, Ms. Reyes Larios is known for her empathy, 
integrity, and deep commitment to community well-being. She leads with 
compassion and cultural humility, creating spaces where people feel 
seen, respected, and supported. Rooted in her heritage and driven by 
service, she is a collaborative leader who uplifts others, builds 
strong relationships, and inspires collective action across Sonoma 
Valley.
  Ms. Reyes Larios was selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Sonoma 
4th of July Parade by the Sonoma Valley Fire Department. In 2023, she 
received the Puente y Ganas Award from Los Cien for her leadership and 
community impact. She was honored with the Louis Petreka Legacy Award 
in 2026 by the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, and in 
that same year was named Woman of the Year for Assembly District 4 by 
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Reyes Larios' passion, leadership, and determination 
have profoundly impacted our Sonoma County community. It is with great 
honor and deep appreciation that we recognize her invaluable 
contributions here today.

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