[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING FORT WORTH HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT ROSA NAVEJAR

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2007

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, today I'm honored to recognize the 
accomplishments of Rosa Navejar, winner of the 2006 Coors Hispanic 
Leader of the Year Award.
  This wonderful award goes to a good woman who has had a great career. 
Thirty years ago, Rosa Navejar's professional journey began in the 
banking industry where her command of Spanish and her commitment to all 
customers set her apart. She always viewed her work as not just a job 
but as a mission. Throughout her career, she took time to mentor young 
people many of whom are now leaders themselves.
  In 2001, Rosa left banking to make history as the first female 
Hispanic to lead the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She 
helped revitalize and reshape the Chamber as a force for good 
throughout the community. Under her leadership, the Fort Worth Hispanic 
Chamber has grown in size and influence. Perhaps the greatest example 
of this is the Hispanic Leadership Development Course. This unique 
program trains today the Hispanic leaders of tomorrow.
  In life, there are those who seek to make a profit. And then there 
are people like Rosa Navejar: those who seek to make a difference. 
Thanks to her life, legacy and leadership, our community is stronger, 
better and more united than ever before.
  Rosa Navejar truly represents the spirit of engagement, passion and 
success.
  I congratulate my friend Rosa for this award. And I thank her for her 
efforts.

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