[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CONCHA HERNANDEZ GREENE

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Concha Hernandez Greene, who recently received the Public 
Health Champion award. Ms. Greene is one of 13 Californians honored for 
spearheading local efforts to improve population health.
  Ms. Greene has been extremely active in the Oceanside community. She 
has acted as a liaison to the Oceanside police department as well as 
implementing a community policing service that encourages residents to 
make their neighborhoods safer. Furthermore, Ms. Greene serves as the 
chairperson of Eastside United Community Action. This community group 
is a grassroots organization that provides a variety of language 
classes and health services such as nutrition, tuberculosis, and 
diabetes checks.
  Ms. Greene has dedicated her life to the health and improvement of 
our community and her tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Her 
work epitomizes the values of good citizenship and her accomplishments 
are reflected in the enhanced quality of life in Oceanside, California.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Ms. Greene on receiving the 
Public Health Champion award, and thank her for her selfless efforts.

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