[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4682]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO SUZANNE CURTIS--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2017

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Every year, we dedicate the month of March to give special 
recognition to the accomplishments and sacrifices made by America's 
women. I consider it an honor to highlight the extraordinary women who 
are making a difference in my District. I would like to recognize one 
outstanding woman: Suzanne Curtis, of San Luis Obispo, California.
  Suzanne is one of the quiet heroes of her community by selflessly 
contributing her time and resources over several years to the local 
American Red Cross and victims of fires. She is a Volunteer Coordinator 
of the San Luis Obispo chapter of the American Red Cross, and is 
tirelessly working to aid victims of natural disasters. Last year, San 
Luis Obispo County faced a devastating fire that consumed nearly 4,000 
acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes. During the Chimney 
Fire, Suzanne was instrumental to securing people shelter and ensuring 
and assisting in their recovery from the disaster.
  She continues to help natural disaster victims by serving as the 
local Red Cross Disaster Action Team dispatcher. In this capacity, she 
aids community members affected by house fires, earthquakes, and 
flooding. Her dedication to San Luis Obispo County's disaster victims 
is volunteered, and Suzanne gives most of her free time to working on 
behalf of others and protecting her fellow community members' safety.
  As a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Suzanne continues to be 
a passionate supporter of our troops and local veterans. She is always 
willing to extend a helping hand to those who need it. She set up a 
scholarship specifically for women veterans at Cuesta College, which is 
the sole funding available for them.
  Suzanne has been a champion for natural disaster victims and 
selflessly works for those who need it most. I ask all Members to join 
me today in honoring an exceptional woman of California's 24th 
Congressional District, Suzanne Curtis, for her incredible service to 
her community.

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