[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E285-E286] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO ESTHER BAUM--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR ______ HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Esther Baum of West Hollywood, California. Esther was born and raised in Los Angeles and has called West Hollywood home for the past thirty years. Upon graduating from high school, Ms. Baum attended college and majored in accounting. With an abundance of talent and skill, Esther had a successful career spanning across decades. She worked for public accounting firms, and as an accountant for several businesses including a garment [[Page E286]] manufacturer, women's sportswear shop, a beauty salon chain and an oral surgery practice. She retired in 2017. While Ms. Baum had a successful career, she never lost sight of the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community. Esther volunteered at a cancer center in Santa Monica, California where she reconstructed the files and payroll records after the building caught on fire. She also volunteered at Project Angel Food, The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, and AARP, where she did tax preparation for senior citizens. At ninety-four years old, Esther continues to be a dynamic force in the community. She is currently serving on the City of West Hollywood Senior Advisory Board and is active in the West Hollywood Seniors in Action program, where she plans programs for senior citizens to come together, make friends and share memories. In addition, Esther is a Neighborhood Watch block captain in her area and enjoys hosting National Night Out gatherings in her neighborhood, which she has done for the past twenty-nine years. She has made it a tradition to take all the remaining food to serve to the homeless. Esther is also a longtime and valued member of Congregation Kol Ami. Esther and her late husband, Robert, have one daughter who followed in Esther's footsteps and is an accountant. The entire community has benefitted immensely from the generosity and invaluable contributions of Ms. Baum. I ask all Members to join me in honoring this exceptional, well- respected woman of California's 28th Congressional District, Esther Baum. ____________________