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HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK

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On 2026-04-16, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK" in the House. The speech addressed education.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E335-E336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK ______ HON. JARED HUFFMAN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, April 16, 2026 Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trisha Garlock, who passed away on January 15, 2026. Trisha was a visionary leader and tireless champion for equitable access to high-quality public education. Born in Bakersfield, California, Trisha's parents instilled in her a deep respect for education and public service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and a master's degree from the University of Michigan, where she met her husband, Jim. In 1982, Trisha and her neighbor Penny Weiss founded the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, later renamed ``Kiddo!,'' to preserve arts and music in the school district. What began as an urgent stopgap to backfill state cuts to public education became a community institution focused on supplemental funding for Mill Valley public schools. She served as the foundation's executive director for 32 years. helping it evolve from a grassroots effort into a nationally recognized model that raised millions annually to support enrichment for our schools. In response to disparities in school funding in Marin County, Trisha then helped co-found and lead SchoolsRule, a countywide collaboration of public-school foundations focused on equitable funding for every student. Under her leadership, SchoolsRule brought together community partners and donors to invest in arts, literacy, technology, and student wellness, distributing support so that each student in Marin could benefit. Trisha's leadership and legacy have been widely recognized. She was inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2018 for her decades of work strengthening public education countywide. Mr. Speaker, Trisha Garlock believed that every child deserves a full and rich education, and she spent more than four decades working toward that goal. I respectfully ask that you join me in honoring Trisha's extraordinary life and extending our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the many students whose lives were enriched by her work. [[Page E336]] ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E335-E336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA GARLOCK ______ HON. JARED HUFFMAN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, April 16, 2026 Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trisha Garlock, who passed away on January 15, 2026. Trisha was a visionary leader and tireless champion for equitable access to high-quality public education. Born in Bakersfield, California, Trisha's parents instilled in her a deep respect for education and public service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and a master's degree from the University of Michigan, where she met her husband, Jim. In 1982, Trisha and her neighbor Penny Weiss founded the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, later renamed ``Kiddo!,'' to preserve arts and music in the school district. What began as an urgent stopgap to backfill state cuts to public education became a community institution focused on supplemental funding for Mill Valley public schools. She served as the foundation's executive director for 32 years. helping it evolve from a grassroots effort into a nationally recognized model that raised millions annually to support enrichment for our schools. In response to disparities in school funding in Marin County, Trisha then helped co-found and lead SchoolsRule, a countywide collaboration of public-school foundations focused on equitable funding for every student. Under her leadership, SchoolsRule brought together community partners and donors to invest in arts, literacy, technology, and student wellness, distributing support so that each student in Marin could benefit. Trisha's leadership and legacy have been widely recognized. She was inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2018 for her decades of work strengthening public education countywide. Mr. Speaker, Trisha Garlock believed that every child deserves a full and rich education, and she spent more than four decades working toward that goal. I respectfully ask that you join me in honoring Trisha's extraordinary life and extending our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the many students whose lives were enriched by her work. [[Page E336]] ____________________