[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANELA FREEMAN

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the departure of a key 
member of my staff, Anela Freeman. Anela is a Senior Field 
Representative/Grants Coordinator in my El Monte office who is leaving 
my staff this Friday to pursue graduate education.
  Anela is an only child and was raised by a single mother. She became 
one of the first members of her family to earn a college degree when 
she graduated from the University of Southern California in 2001 with a 
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
  Anela was hired as a Staff Assistant in my El Monte office on April 
20, 2003. Anela accepted her role with great responsibility and 
maturity. She quickly learned the importance of providing high quality 
constituent services and her efforts undoubtedly helped to improve the 
quality of life of residents in my district.
  Anela is a dedicated and capable individual. She is also a team 
player who has effectively established collaborative partnerships 
between my office and local community-based organizations. Through her 
efforts, I have been able to provide grant workshops, grant-writing 
seminars, and financial literacy forums for my constituents.
  Although my staff and I will miss Anela, I wish her much success and 
know that she will flourish in her career goals and all aspects of her 
life.

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