[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN HONOR OF LISA MANTARRO MOORE

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lisa Mantarro Moore 
for being honored by the Ceres Chamber of Commerce with its Citizen of 
the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Lisa, also a valued member of my 
staff, has long been a tireless advocate for the city of Ceres, 
California, and its surrounding communities, and I am honored to pay 
tribute to her achievement today.
   A lifelong resident of Ceres, Lisa's public service career began 
when she was elected as a student body officer at Ceres High School. 
After graduating from the California State University, Stanislaus, Lisa 
started her career with the U.S. House of Representatives as an aide to 
Congressman Gary Condit. For the past twenty years, she has served the 
constituents of California's 18th Congressional District as a Field 
Representative and a District Director, and currently, as my Deputy 
Chief of Staff. Lisa's leadership and skill have truly made a 
difference in the lives of those she has helped.
   Lisa has long been a leader in the Ceres community. From 2001 to 
2005, Lisa served the city as a councilmember as well as Vice Mayor. 
She has also served as an officer on the Ceres Street Faire Committee 
for the past ten years. In addition, she worked to form the Ceres Youth 
Commission, helped lead campaigns for passage of school bonds in 
Measures J and U as well as the Measure H half-cent sales tax for 
public safety. Further, she serves on the board at the Ceres Whitmore 
Mansion and on the Sam Vaughn and Mae Hensley Junior High School Site 
Councils.
   In addition to her leadership in Ceres, Lisa is also a strong 
advocate for women. She is a longtime member of Soroptimist 
International of Ceres, which serves to better the lives of women and 
girls both locally and around the world. She was also instrumental in 
the development of the Stanislaus County Family Justice Center and 
serves on its Board of Directors.
   It is my great privilege to honor Lisa Mantarro Moore on being 
recognized as the Ceres Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year 
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She is certainly most deserving 
of this high acknowledgement. Her dedication to the city of Ceres and 
her passion for public service has truly made a difference in bettering 
her community. It is a true pleasure to have her on my staff and as my 
personal friend. Please join me in recognizing her work and her 
lifelong achievements.

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