[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 112 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1527-E1528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ANDREA ARAGON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I stand before you with great pride 
to honor the accomplishments of Andrea Aragon of Pueblo, Colorado. 
Andrea was one of the six distinguished women to receive the 2002 YWCA 
Anna Taussig Tribute to Women Awards on Thursday, June 6, 2002. She was 
selected for her unparalled dedication to the education of the youth of 
Pueblo, her personal philanthropy. Andrea Aragon has exemplified 
unrelenting passion in not only her professional life, but her personal 
one as well, and I am honored to pay tribute to her accomplishments 
today.
  Andrea is the perfect example of a model citizen who commits 
selflessly to the betterment of her community. She currently dedicates 
her time to countless boards that strive to improve the integrity of 
the community, such as the Colorado Student Loan Obligation Authority, 
the University of Southern Colorado President's Leadership Program 
Advisory Board, the Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Board, the 
Columbine Girl Scouts Board, and the El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch 
Board and previously served as Executive Director for the Latino 
Chamber of Commerce. Throughout her term as Executive Director, Andrea 
increased membership by seventy-five percent which provided the Chamber 
with new, renovated offices and space. In July, Andrea was elevated to 
become the proctor of the office of development and alumni relations 
for the University of Southern Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize the compassion of 
Andrea Aragon of Pueblo, Colorado and her ability to inspire the

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community of Pueblo to strive for their dreams. Her actions are an 
integral asset to those around her, and the entire State of Colorado. 
Congratulations on your achievement Andrea, and I wish the best of luck 
to you and you future endeavors.

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