CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE HONORS OAKLAND LEADER REGINA JACKSON ON HOUSE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee spoke on the House floor to honor constituent Regina Jackson for her service as President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center. Her remarks are transcribed below and can be viewed here.
“Madame Speaker: I rise today to celebrate the retirement of Ms. Regina Jackson – a phenomenal leader and constituent – after over 27 years of service as President and CEO for the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC).
“Ms. Jackson’s involvement with EOYDC began in 1984 when, as a graduate of the CORO Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Public Affairs, she was invited to serve on the Board of Directors.
“Ms. Jackson has made it her mission to invest in our children and has dedicated herself to this work. A key part of her mission at EOYDC has been inspiring our youths to perform at high levels by providing a safe, nurturing environment where young people could grow and thrive.
“In addition to her contributions to our Oakland community, Ms. Jackson is a global thought leader for youth development. The International Diplomacy Council has sought her expertise to counsel agencies in across the world. Recently, with the support of my office and local East Bay organizations, Ms. Jackson led two delegations of students to China for a cross-cultural exchange.
“On behalf of the 13th Congressional District of California, I commend Ms. Jackson for her tireless service and dedication.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering & Policy Committee, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair Emeritus of the Progressive Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Health Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. She also serves as Chair of the Majority Leader’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity. As a member of the House Democratic Leadership, she is the highest ranking Black woman in the U.S. Congress.