[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DIONNE McCULLAR

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Dionne McCullar, a business leader, community volunteer 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, Dionne McCullar was recognized as a 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, Dionne McCullar was born and raised in San Francisco. She 
and her husband, Charles are the proud parents of 3 grown daughters and 
3 grandchildren. Dionne established a career with the San Francisco 
Police Department where she served for 14 years as a Peace Officer.
  Whereas, now, a resident of Solano County, Dionne is co-owner of a 
successful small business, Front2Back Designs in Fairfield.
  Whereas, Dionne is Past President of Fairfield Kiwanis Club and Chair 
of Salvation Army Red Kettle. Dionne is an active supporter of Solano 
Hearts United/Solano Turkey Trot, Mission Solano, Heather House, Rotary 
Club, Yippie Yogurt Foundation, Heart2Heart, Little Wing Connections, 
The Leaven, Ride to Defeat Diabetes, Children's Nurturing Project, The 
Continentals of Omega Boys & Girls Club of Vallejo, and Children in 
Need of Hugs.
  Whereas, Dionne has also served as Ambassador for several area 
Chambers of Commerce. Her business motto is ``to treat customers how we 
would want to be treated as consumers and to give back to the community 
that has helped to sustain our business.'' True to her word, Dionne is 
a shining star.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Dionne McCullar.

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