[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TO HONOR MS. LINDA MAZON-GUTIERREZ AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 12TH ANNUAL 
             PROFILES OF SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize a 
special individual who was honored for her leadership qualities and 
service to her community. On September 5th, Ms. Linda Mazon-Gutierrez 
was honored by her peers at the Annual Profiles of Success Hispanic 
Leadership Awards presentation in Phoenix, Arizona. This event, 
coordinated by Valle del Sol, a local non-profit community based 
organization, kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month in Arizona and 
is now in its twelfth year of honoring worthy individuals.
  Honored in the category of Exemplary Leadership, Ms. Mazon-Gutierrez, 
of Tucson, Arizona, was recognized for her dedication to advancing the 
growth and development of the Hispanic community through her work in 
various national and community organizations. She is a long time health 
care official currently serving as the Intergovernmental Administrator 
for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). In 
addition, she chairs the Board of Directors for the National Hispana 
Leadership Institute (NHLI) and is president of the Arizona Hispanic 
Women's Corporation. She is also a member of the Arizona Mexico 
Commission, the Arizona Children's Action Alliance Advisory Board, and 
the Tucson Chicanos Por La Causa Advisory Board.
  Through her dedicated work in these organizations she improves the 
lives of her fellow Arizonans and Latinos. Mr. Speaker, please join me 
in recognizing Ms. Linda Mazon-Gutierrez, who truly serves as a role 
model and inspiration to those dedicated to serving their community.

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