[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 86 (Monday, June 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
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                       IN HONOR OF NANCY BASTIDAS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 21, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the achievements of Nancy Bastidas upon her selection as 
the Girls Inc. ``Strong, Smart and Bold Award Winner'' in Delaware.
  Girls Inc. is a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring 
our nation's young women to reach their goals. On this, its 50th 
Anniversary, I take great pride in honoring Girls Inc. and the 
wonderful young Delawareans who have achieved success through the 
guidance of this special program.
  Ms. Bastidas is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of 
Delaware Hispanic, LLC. Throughout the years, she has worked to better 
the lives of young women by focusing on our Hispanic community. She is 
the founder of Delaware's first Hispanic Internet Magazine and the 
Delaware Latino Political Action Committee, and she is the publisher of 
the Delaware Hispanic Yellow Pages and the Delaware Hispanic Guide to 
Government. In addition, Ms. Bastidas is the owner of a small business 
and is working to obtaining her college degree, all while serving as 
wonderful inspiration to young women.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Ms. Bastidas and Girls Inc. 
for their dedication to improving and enhancing the lives of women. Ms. 
Bastidas' involvement with Girls Inc. and her selflessness serves as an 
example to us all. She is an inspiring and exemplary Delawarean.

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