[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MIGDALIA PEREZ

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 1995
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to an outstanding citizen of Indiana's First 
Congressional District, Ms. Migdalia Perez. On Monday, February 27, 
1995, Ms. Migdalia will be honored as one of the recipients of the 
National Association of Private Industry Councils [NAPIC] 1995 
distinguished participant awards. This event will take place at the 
NAPIC's conference in Washington, DC.
  Ms. Perez, a resident of Portage, IN, is the only individual in the 
State of Indiana who is being honored, and 1 of 10 throughout the 
country. This is the first time a Hoosier is being honored by NAPIC. 
Moreover, on August 30, 1994, Migdalia was honored for successfully 
completing training programs through Kankakee Workforce Development 
Services. This award was part of an annual award ceremony honoring 
statewide graduates of the Indiana Workforce Development System.
  Migdalia came to the United States from Puerto Rico with her husband, 
Alex, who suffers from muscular dystrophy. In order to succeed in the 
United States, Migdalia learned to read English. She then entered 
school at IVY Tech in the respiratory technician program while 
continuing to receive tutoring through the Portage Adult Education 
Center. At IVY Tech, Migdalia made the dean's list three consecutive 
semesters. Currently, she is employed as a respiratory technician at 
Methodist Hospital in Gary, IN. Migdalia and her husband how have two 
children, Alex and Danny. She is an excellent role model for her 
children and family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
amazing woman, not only for her commitment to betterment of her self 
and her family, but for becoming a remarkable role model for her 
community.


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