[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15411]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING BARBARA LeVAKE

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Barbara LeVake a County Supervisor of Yuba County 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, Barbara LeVake was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, raised on a dairy farm in Merced, Barbara LeVake has been 
involved in agriculture and public policy issues all her life. She has 
been a member of the California Women for Agriculture for 40 years and 
is currently the State Legislative Director.
  Whereas, a resident of Sutter County for over 30 years, Barbara is a 
County Supervisor having previously served from 1989-1992 and as a 
Governor appointee to the State Reclamation Board.
  Whereas, since 1995, Barbara has been the CEO of Brazil/LeVake 
Government Relations providing services to clients ranging from 
agriculture to energy to water interests. She also actively represents 
the agricultural industry as a member of the California Elected Women's 
Association, California State Association of Counties, Capitol Network, 
National Association of Business Women Owners, Western Growers 
Association, California Farm Bureau, and Western Plant Health 
Association. She is also a member of the Sutter Buttes Flood Control 
Agency and the Sutter Yuba Farm Bureau.
  Whereas, Barbara is respected as a bold leader who demonstrates grace 
under pressure. She works to shape policy to address the needs of today 
while being mindful of future generations yet to come. As a role model, 
Barbara helps to inspire in others, a reminder to advocate 
passionately, be a leader, and to always act with integrity and class.
  Resolved, That I, Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Barbara LeVake.
  

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