[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
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          UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION'S DIVERSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, as we work to modernize our Nation's health 
care system, it is critical to invest in the next generation of the 
health care workforce so that they will be properly equipped with the 
tools and capabilities to improve the quality and delivery of health 
care. United Health Foundation's Diverse Scholars Initiative has helped 
multicultural students reach their higher education dreams while 
inspiring them to pursue careers in health. I would like to 
congratulate this year's Scholars who are participating in United 
Health Foundation's Annual Diverse Scholars Forum on their academic 
achievements and their commitment to enter the health care workforce to 
create a more culturally relevant and effective health care system, 
particularly in underserved communities.
  Rosilem Barclay, 7th Congressional District of Alabama, Birmingham, 
Alabama
  Gwendolyn Wagner, 1st Congressional District of Arizona, Chinle, 
Arizona
  Karen King, 1st Congressional District of Arizona, Fort Defiance, 
Arizona
  Angela Allen, 2nd Congressional District of Arizona, Surprise, 
Arizona
  Marcus Marable, 3rd Congressional District of Arizona, Phoenix, 
Arizona
  Paulette Lizarraga, 4th Congressional District of Arizona, Phoenix, 
Arizona
  Lorraine Sophia Cuesta, 6th Congressional District of Arizona, Apache 
Junction, Arizona
  Luz Marina Bradberry, 6th Congressional District of Arizona, 
Chandler, Arizona
  Osvaldo Amezcua, 12th Congressional District of California, San 
Francisco, California
  Jared Wigg, 17th Congressional District of California, Del Rey Oaks, 
California
  Marizabel Orellana, 34th Congressional District of California, 
Downey, California
  Isidro Landa, 35th Congressional District of California, Los Angeles, 
California
  Jessica Gomez, 38th Congressional District of California, Montebello, 
California
  Trang Vu, 40th Congressional District of California, Westminster, 
California
  Melanie Castillo, 42nd Congressional District of California, Brea, 
California
  Sydney Bailey, 4th Congressional District of California, Roseville, 
California
  Izzybeth Rodriguez, 51st Congressional District of California, 
National City, California
  Briana Truong, 5th Congressional District of California, Sacramento, 
California
  Jillian Canete, 5th Congressional District of California, Sacramento, 
California
  Chinsin Sim, 11th Congressional District of California, Stockton, 
California
  Min Ju Lee, 15th Congressional District of California, Cupertino, 
California
  Adrian Hernandez, 20th Congressional District of California, 
Bakersfield, California
  Linda Sapien, 21st Congressional District of California, Fresno, 
California
  Alice Yotat, At-Large, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
  Lelia Uchuya, 19th Congressional District of Florida, West Palm 
Beach, Florida
  Laura Martin, 25th Congressional District of Florida, Hialeah 
Gardens, Florida
  Monica Fernandez Junco, 25th Congressional District of Florida, 
Miami, Florida
  Gretchen Betancourt, 2nd Congressional District of Florida, 
Tallahassee, Florida
  Arielle Watson, 13th Congressional District of Georgia, Marietta, 
Georgia
  Sharmori Lewis, 3rd Congressional District of Georgia, Hampton, 
Georgia
  Kristen-Kaye Goulbourne, 4th Congressional District of Georgia, 
Conyers, Georgia
  Ashley Turner, 5th Congressional District of Georgia, Atlanta, 
Georgia
  Jesse DeMonte Andrews, 5th Congressional District of Georgia, 
Atlanta, Georgia
  Saba Tesfmariam, 5th Congressional District of Georgia, Atlanta, 
Georgia
  Brandi Turner, 7th Congressional District of Georgia, Dacula, Georgia
  Carolina Gonzalez, 2nd Congressional District of Idaho, Pocatello, 
Idaho
  Dave Cervantes, 15th Congressional District of Illinois, Champaign, 
Illinois
  Charniece Martin, 2nd Congressional District of Illinois, Calumet 
City, Illinois
  Sally Mei, 3rd Congressional District of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
  Shahrose Rahman, 5th Congressional District of Illinois, Chicago, 
Illinois
  Stacey Pereira, 7th Congressional District of Illinois, Chicago, 
Illinois
  Sophia Phuong Le, 1st Congressional District of Iowa, Davenport, Iowa
  Aaron Alvarado, 2nd Congressional District of Kansas, Leavenworth, 
Kansas
  Tracey Lynn Thomas, 6th Congressional District of Louisiana, Baker, 
Louisiana
  Awawu Ojikutu, 4th Congressional District of Maryland, Hyattsville, 
Maryland
  Andrea Leiva, 8th Congressional District of Maryland, Silver Spring, 
Maryland
  Nelson Hernandez, 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts, 
Amherst, Massachusetts
  Victoria Okuneye, 3rd Congressional District of Minnesota, Brooklyn 
Park, Minnesota
  David Koffa, 5th Congressional District of Minnesota, Robbinsdale, 
Minnesota
  Kimber Cain, 9th Congressional District of Missouri, Kirksville, 
Missouri
  Aura-Maria Garcia, 13th Congressional District of New Jersey, Jersey 
City, New Jersey
  Gene Wright, 3rd Congressional District of New Jersey, Willingboro, 
New Jersey
  Sheridan Cowboy, 1st Congressional District of New Mexico, 
Albuquerque, New Mexico
  Justine Correa, 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico, Laguna, New 
Mexico
  D'Ayn DeGroat, 3rd Congressional District of New Mexico, Crownpoint, 
New Mexico
  David Martin, 15th Congressional District of New York, New York, New 
York
  Elizabeth Fuentes, 16th Congressional District of New York, Bronx, 
New York
  Jing Lin, 5th Congressional District of New York, Flushing, New York
  Maria Zaida Beltran, 7th Congressional District of New York, East 
Elmhurst, New York
  Francisco Narvaez, 4th Congressional District of New York, Floral 
Park, New York
  Stephanie Odom, 1st Congressional District of North Carolina, Macon, 
North Carolina
  Diego Motta, 11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, Scranton, 
Pennsylvania
  Alicia Henriquez, 1st Congressional District of Pennsylvania, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Milan Davis, 2nd Congressional District of Pennsylvania, Elkins Park, 
Pennsylvania
  Rochanne Johnson, 6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, Bala 
Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
  Hector Colon-Rivera, At-Large, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  Adrienne Harris, 5th Congressional District of Tennessee, Nashville, 
Tennessee
  Abigayle Banda, 10th Congressional District of Texas, Elgin, Texas
  Marisela Alejandra Soto, 12th Congressional District of Texas, Fort 
Worth, Texas
  Julia West, 16th Congressional District of Texas, El Paso, Texas
  Ana Diaz, 20th Congressional District of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
  Laura Bordallo, 20th Congressional District of Texas, San Antonio, 
Texas
  Vincent Job, 25th Congressional District of Texas, Austin, Texas
  Megan Gingoyon, 2nd Congressional District of Texas, Humble, Texas
  Jenniffer Duran, 6th Congressional District of Texas, Mansfield, 
Texas
  Elzary Asberry, 9th Congressional District of Texas, Houston, Texas
  Joanne Lane, 9th Congressional District of Washington, Federal Way, 
Washington

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