[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    ANTONIO CHAVEZ HONORED FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements of 
Antonio Chavez and would like to recognize his extraordinary and 
tireless service to our community.
  His first job with the County was in the Public Guardian's Office in 
1974. Later, he was hired by Tom Guerin to work in Personnel's 
Affirmative Action Unit, and then worked in the Recruitment and 
Examining Unit as an Analyst. Antonio moved on in 1978 when he heard 
his true calling--job placement at Social Services. During his 15 years 
with JTPA, he focused on job development. In 1993 a new adventure began 
with the Gain Program, which later became CalWORKs. Later, at 1888 
Senter Road Employment Connection, he earned the title, ``Mr. Job 
Placement.''
  Throughout much of the time when he worked with GAIN/CalWORKs, he 
also held another position in the community for which he selflessly 
devoted long hours for many years: President of the Personnel 
Management Association of Aztlan (PMMA, now known as CHISPPA). This 
non-profit organization was truly a benefit to the Latino community, 
providing many professional development workshops for job seekers and 
scholarships for college students.
  That organization also developed a mentorship/internship program that 
helped many college students and graduates gain valuable experience and 
employment. Under Antonio's leadership, PMMA also played a major role 
in the planning and implementation of many of Jobs America's Diversity 
Job Fairs.
  Antonio Chavez has devoted his life to enrich and advance his 
community, and his contribution deserves to be honored to serve as an 
inspiration a new generation of San Jose residents.
  I want to thank Antonio Chavez for his many years of service to our 
community and wish him nothing but the best in this next phase of his 
life.

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