Patricia & Congressman John Garamendi. Source: Office of Rep. John Garamendi Legislative Update.
DA Diana Becton one of 20 from Contra Costa County, 33 from Solano County honored
BENICIA, CA – Today, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his 11th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 53 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. These honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and local economy.
“Every year I have the honor of recognizing the achievements and service of distinguished women in my district,” Garamendi said. “These leaders come from a variety of backgrounds, but every one of them has made a real difference to their communities and the people around them. It’s a privilege to be able to honor them.”
“The service and dedication each honoree has shown their community is deserving of recognition, and by receiving this award, their work will be commemorated and chronicled at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC,” Garamendi said.
You can view photos and biographies of this year’s honorees here.
A video of the event can be found here.
A legislative update that was shared at the event is available here.
The list of 2023 Women of the Year included 20 honorees from Contra Costa County and 33 from Solano County.
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton was among the 53 women honored by Congressman Garamendi on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Video screenshot
Contra Costa County:
Alissa Stolz (El Cerrito)
Anjali Rimi (Antioch)
Audrey Cormier (Richmond)
Betty Reid Soskin (Richmond)
West County Wastewater District Board President Cheryl Sudduth (Richmond)
City Councilwoman Claudia Jimenez (Richmond – District 6)
Municipal Advisory Committee Chair Debra Mason (Bay Point)
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton (Martinez)
Eleanor Thompson (Richmond)
Janet Scoll Johnson (Richmond)
Contra Costa College President Kimberly Rogers (San Pablo)
Marinda Elaine Keith (Richmond)
Rose Akoro (Bay Point)
Ruthie Dineen (Richmond)
Sylvia Serrano (Hercules)
Mayor Pro Tem Tamisha Torres-Walker (Antioch – District 1)
Velma Wilson (Antioch)
Katrinka Ruk (Richmond)
State Senator Nancy Skinner (Oakland – who represents portions of Western Contra Costa County in the 9th District)
Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (Oakland – who represents portions of Western Contra Costa County in the 14th District)
Solano County:
Adjoa McDonald (Vallejo)
Alice Wilson-Fried (Vacaville)
Amber Duncan (Fairfield)
Amy Fabi (Vacaville)
Barbara Brewer (Vacaville)
Brenda Plechaty (Vallejo)
Callie Aberin (Lathrop)
Cat Moy (Fairfield)
Courtney Tindall (Fairfield)
Donna Ebert (Fairfield)
Ebony Antoine (Fairfield)
Elizabeth Aptekar (Travis Air Force Base)
Elizabeth Hoffman (Vallejo)
Erin Garcia-Robles (Fairfield)
Jameelah Hanif (Vallejo)
June Mejias (Benicia)
Karen Freeman (Fairfield)
Kayleigh Migaleddi (Vacaville)
Kris Corey (Fairfield)
La Toya Thomas (Vallejo)
Lisa Tinbrink-Howard (Fairfield)
Margaret Kolk (Benicia)
Maryanne Perlmutter (Vacaville)
Melvinia King (Vallejo)
Monica Brown (Fairfield)
Nancy Nelson (Green Valley)
Pippin Dew (Benicia)
Princess Washington (Suisun City)
Rhonda Rochon Smith (Vallejo)
Tamuri Richardson (Fairfield)
Tara Beasley-Stansberry (Vallejo)
Tiffanee Jones (Vallejo)
Virgie Roy (Fairfield)
Garamendi serves California’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives which includes portions of Contra Costa and Solano counties.
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