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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING SUE DUNCAN AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT'S
WOMEN OF THE YEAR
HON. JOHN GARAMENDI
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Sue Duncan as she is honored as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. As a dedicated leader within her community, Sue has worked tirelessly to advance wildlife safety and preparedness in Contra Costa County. Through her work with Make El Cerrito Fire Safe, the El Cerrito Fire Safe Council, and the Firewise USA El Cerrito 1 community, Sue has helped transform wildfire preparedness from a seasonal public-safety message to a sustained neighborhood responsibility.
neighbors around the growing threat of wildfires. Since then, she has worked closely with city officials, public safety agencies, and community members to promote fire-fuel reduction, evacuation planning, and emergency preparedness. Her advocacy has helped El Cerrito secure more than $1.6 million in outside funding for critical fire-safety tools.
community leadership and engagement can have on public safety. She has helped establish a strong sense of trust between residents and their public-safety agencies through thoughtful dialogue and by translating fire-prevention guidance into actions residents can understand and implement. Her devotion to protecting the safety of her community does not go unnoticed. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Sue Duncan for her positive contributions to our community.