[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E674-E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MRS. BLANCHE FELIX

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the contributions 
of an outstanding member of my community, Mrs. Blanche Felix. Mrs. 
Felix was born in Globe, Arizona, and has lived most of her life in 
Southern California. In 1946, Mrs. Felix moved to the San Gabriel 
Valley with her husband, where they have resided ever since, initially 
in South El Monte and later in El Monte.
  Throughout her life, Mrs. Felix has sought to improve her community 
and the lives of those around her. Her dedication to her community has 
been continuous and prodigious. Mrs. Felix has served as an active 
member, officer, and often president of numerous organizations 
including Youth Employment Services, Coordinating Council, Soroptomist 
International, El Monte Women's Club, Lions Club, El Monte Republican 
Women's Club, and the Parent and Teachers Association. She was a leader 
in the successful effort to incorporate the City of South El Monte, as 
well as a leader in the

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successful campaign to establish El Monte as the true end to the Santa 
Fe Trail.
  During the past 25 years, Mrs. Felix has served as a member of the El 
Monte City Parks and Recreation Commission, Property Maintenance 
Commission, and Personnel Commission. She has also advocated on behalf 
of small businesses to protect them from damages from groundwater 
contamination, securing relief for many small businesses.
  Mrs. Felix's commendable commitment to serving others has been 
expressed throughout her life not only through her work in the 
community, but also through her equally strong dedication to her family 
and friends.
  As a resident of El Monte myself, I wish to express my sincere 
respect and appreciation for Mrs. Felix's contributions to our 
community.

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