[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14877]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JANE JOHNSON

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Jane Johnson a community organizer and mental health advocate, and one 
of my district's 2015 Woman of the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Jane Johnson was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Jane Johnson has been working in the nonprofit field in 
Solana County for 30 years. Originally from San Mateo County, Jane was 
part of the team that moved Marine World Africa USA from Redwood City 
to Vallejo, CA in 1985. Her passion for educating children about our 
world's wildlife continues but has taken a bit of a back seat to 
providing services to at-risk children in Solano County.
  Whereas, in 1989, Jane left Marine World to join the Girl Scouts. 
Under her tenure as CEO of the Girl Scout Council of Napa-Solano, the 
local organization was recognized nationally for its service to girls 
in underserved communities. Outreach programs focusing on self-esteem, 
empowerment, and job skills grew to include services in every low-
income housing project in both Napa and Solano counties, juvenile hall 
sites in both counties, teen parenting programs, and a battered women's 
shelter.
  Whereas, Jane currently provides leadership as the Executive Director 
to Solano County's largest children's mental health service provider, 
Child Haven. She brings to the organization a solid business 
background, with a commitment to professionalism and a drive for 
excellence. Under her leadership, the agency has increased service 
contracts by 61%, diversified funding streams, and grown in cultural 
diversity, thus allowing local families greater access to mental health 
services. Collaboration and shared responsibility for our community is 
integral in Jane's management style. Jane is proud to have served on 
the leadership team bringing a Family Justice Center to Solano County, 
thus creating a single entrance to services for domestic violence 
victims, young and old.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Jane Johnson.

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