HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT

On 2026-07-22, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUNNY DIANNE CLAGGETT ______ HON. ZOE LOFGREN of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Sunny Dianne Claggett, an accomplished executive and leader in San Jose. Ms. Claggett was born in Abilene, Kansas on August 28, 1945, to Maryanne Fuller Robertson and Rees Stewart Robertson. In 1978, she graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Claggett was widely respected as a premier organizational development consultant at CBIZ, providing advice and executive coaching to countless groups, including Fortune 500 companies. Her guidance helped to shape many careers and assist organizations through their most challenging times. In addition to being a Vice President at CBIZ, Ms. Claggett founded and led the San Jose Chamber of Commerce's Community Leadership Program. She also dedicated much of her time to the American Musical Theatre of San Jose, the YMCA, and CreaTV. In 1986, she married William Ernest Claggett. She was a mother to Jerilayne and a stepmother to Peter and Hillary. Sunny and William had five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. I will miss her greatly, as will our entire community. Sunny was a generous, smart, and insightful person who mentored others. She cared about her community and was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Sunny Claggett's impact lives on in the countless people she coached and the community she loved so much. Her legacy of leadership and kindness will always be remembered. ____________________