- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: October 22, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HONORING KATHLEEN GROGAN 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 22, 2026
Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kathleen Grogan as one of California's 8th Congressional District's Women of the Year. Kathleen has made a profound impact in the Solano County community as a volunteer for the non-profit organization End 68 Hours of Hunger for more than five years.
for children from schools in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Dixon. Because of their hard work and her passionate leadership, the organization provided over 16,000 bags of food during the 2025 to 2026 school year. End 68 hours of Hunger addresses the roughly 68 hours between Friday's school lunch and Monday's school breakfast. The program is 100 percent volunteer based with 95 percent of the funds going directly to elementary school students in need. It is the only chapter in California and west of the Mississippi River.
of more than 1,500 children. She helped raise more than $5,000 for pumps that carry water from wells to
schools for cooking, bathing, and gardens that help feed students. In 2018, she raised another $5,000 for water sanitation systems, bringing safe drinking water to the schools and the local hospital.
water to communities, and inspired others to volunteer. On behalf of the people of California's 8th Congressional District, it is my pleasure to honor and recognize Kathleen Grogan for her extraordinary dedication to serving children and families, both in our local communities and around the world.