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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO SUSANA REYES--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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, Susana Reyes of
Glendale, California.
Susana graduated magna cum laude from Saint Paul College with a
degree in Communications. She earned a Civic Engagement Leadership and
Management certification from the University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) Anderson School of Management and a Government Purchasing and
Contract Administration credential from George Washington University.
Susana Reyes has dedicated her life to working on issues that impact
the environment, both in her personal life and professional career. As
a Sierra Club leader and activist, she is an advocate for the greater
Los Angeles community in environmental justice issues. Ms. Reyes
supported the successful battle against a large residential development
in the Verdugo Mountains of Glendale and helped pause the Glendale gas
plant expansion in favor of exploring clean energy alternatives. She
was the Political Chair of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, a member of
their National Political Team, and served on the Sierra Club's
Political Action Committee. Susana was an elected member of the Sierra
Club National Board of Directors where she served as Vice President,
was elected to the Board's Executive Committee and currently is the
national volunteer co-lead for the Clean Transportation for All
campaign. In addition to her service with the Sierra Club, in 2019, she
was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to the Board of
Commissioners of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
making her the first Filipino-American LADWP Commissioner.
Ms. Reyes is the founder and CEO of AgilEngines LLC, a consulting
and advocacy firm with a focus on civic engagement strategies and
community outreach. Prior to this, she was a Senior Sustainability
Analyst at the Los Angeles Mayor's office, where she played an
essential role in launching the first Sustainable City Plan and was
responsible for securing a $1.7 million grant from the California Air
Resources Board for the first-ever electric car share program
specifically designated for low-income communities. Previous positions
also include serving as Manager of the City of Los Angeles Facilities
Recycling Program and Human Resources Director at the LADWP.
For her outstanding accomplishments, Susana has received the City of
Los Angeles Career Service Award, the Sierra Club Political Service
Award, the Sierra Club Phil Bernays Award, the Rotary Club Bay Area
Women Leaders Award, and the Women in Business Environmental Leader
Award.
I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well-
respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Susana
Reyes.
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