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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO PAT KRAMER--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 8, 2019
Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional
District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Pat Kramer of
Sunland, California.
Pat Kramer is a communications expert who creates original content
for business and corporate entities for their marketing, outreach and
public relations efforts. For over thirty years, she has worked as a
consultant to companies in education, entertainment, healthcare,
financial services, real estate, transportation, politics, arts and
culture, cities, agencies and non-profit organizations to improve their
communications materials. Over the course of her career, Ms. Kramer has
written for the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Business Journal,
Variety, City News, and many industry-based publications.
Today, Pat focuses on ghostwriting memoirs, books and articles for
her clients, and especially enjoys writing memoirs for senior citizens
to help preserve their legacy for future generations. Pat is a regular
guest speaker at various business events, and shares her expertise
educating public high school students who are interested in
communications careers. Some of the professional organizations Pat has
been a member of include the National Association of Women Business
Owners, Entertainment Publicists Professional Society, Independent
Writers of Southern California and Business & Professional Women of
Sunland-Tujunga.
A dedicated volunteer in her community, Pat's activities include
over thirty years of participation in the Sierra Club, Angeles Chapter,
where she has held leadership positions and advocates for issues
affecting the quality of life in the foothills. A Sunland-Tujunga
Neighborhood Council (STNC) member for many years, some of her
accomplishments on the council include helping to complete a decade-
long project to create a new community park in Sunland, Oro Vista Park,
as Inventory Chairperson, organizing the STNC's 2017 move to North
Valley City Hall, which involved managing volunteers, overseeing
inventory of supplies and historical records, and co-chairing the 2018
STNC's Emergency Preparedness Day. In addition, Pat chaired the Ad Hoc
Signage Committee and currently chairs the STNC's Safe Traffic and
Transportation Committee, which creates informative monthly meetings
about improving safety on Sunland-Tujunga's streets.
In addition to her outstanding work in the community, Ms. Kramer is
passionate about animal rescue work, and has been working to try to
initiate the City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Service's
Volunteer Animal Officer program and supports other worthwhile animal
rescue organizations.
Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Pat credits her
grandparents, immigrants from the Ukraine, with teaching her good
values, installing in her the importance of hard work, while
encouraging her to follow her dreams. As a result of doing what she
loves and thanks to her grandparents' influence, Pat's full life
includes hiking, gardening and caring for her three rescue dogs.
I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Pat
Kramer.
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