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BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 12th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) honored 54 women from California’s 8th Congressional District who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. Each honoree has made a real difference in our community through public service, business, education, and the local economy.
RICHMOND, CA—On Friday, at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) unveiled legislation to honor the millions of women who supported the Home Front during World War II. Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), along with Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and joined by over 80 of their colleagues, introduced bipartisan legislation which would create a commemorative coin to honor the millions of women who supported the Home Front during World War II. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/ WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, CA.
Congressman John Garamendi with a few Women of the Year awardees.
BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 11th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 42 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 the local economy.
RICHMOND, CA—Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) joined the Rosie the Riveter Trust and U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau in honoring the untold stories of women who contributed to the American war effort during World War II.
Garamendi, Huffman, Mullin, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, And DeSaulnier Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Honoring “Rosie the Riveters”
RICHMOND, CA – Today, on what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) visited the Planned Parenthood facility in Richmond, California to discuss the critical community services they provide.
Contra Costa County, CA—Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) hosted a work day in Contra Costa County to discuss reproductive health care, education, and other topics relevant to California’s 8th District.
BENICIA, CA – Today, at his 10th 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.
