[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1179-E1181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATIONS DIVERSE SCHOLARS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, continuing to modernize the health care 
system requires improving the quality and delivery of health care, the 
backbone of which is the health care workforce. I am pleased to have 
the opportunity today to talk about a group of students from across the 
country who represent some of the brightest individuals preparing to 
enter the health care workforce. This year's United Health Foundation 
Diverse Scholars Initiative scholarship recipients represent 28 states. 
They are working hard in their undergraduate and graduate programs--
whether they are studying to be doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, 
public health specialists, or technicians--to increase the number of 
skilled professionals entering the health care workforce.
  Beyond their academic achievements, I would also like to recognize 
their commitment to making the health care system more culturally 
relevant and their dedication to improving the health outcomes of the 
individuals they will one day serve. Research shows that when people 
are treated by health professionals who share their language, culture, 
and ethnicity, they are more likely to accept and receive medical 
treatment. This will be a great asset to our nation's health care 
system.
  Next week, these scholars will be joining us in Washington, DC to 
examine some of the nation's most pressing health care problems and 
potential solutions as part of the United Health Foundation's Annual 
Diverse Scholars Forum. Since 2007, the United Health Foundation has 
helped more than 1,400 multicultural students from across the country 
realize their dream of pursuing careers in health while focusing on the 
needs of local communities through the Diverse Scholars Initiative.
  To these exceptional scholars, congratulations and best wishes for 
success in all of your future endeavors. I know that our nation's 
health care system will benefit from your hard work and talent.
  Jason Russell, Alabama's 2nd Congressional District; Cadijah Allen, 
Arizona's 1st Congressional District; Mycolette Anderson, Arizona's 1st 
Congressional District; Carlene Black, Arizona's 1st Congressional 
District; Tierra Jishie, Arizona's 1st Congressional District; Wayne 
Nez Jr., Arizona's 1st Congressional District; Lavalerie Tsinnajinnie, 
Arizona's 1st Congressional District; Fallon Yazzie, Arizona's 1st 
Congressional District; Miranda Yellowhorse, Arizona's 1st 
Congressional District; DaneIle Cooper, Arizona's 9th Congressional 
District; Brian Daniel, California's 11th Congressional District; 
Bonnie Chen, California's 12th Congressional District; KaiShan Li, 
California's 12th Congressional District; James Salazar, California's 
12th Congressional District; Rebecca Sedillo, California's 12th 
Congressional District; Lois Chen, California's 13th Congressional 
District; Hector Zamudio, California's 13th Congressional District; 
Qianwen (Polly) Zhang, California's 13th Congressional District; James 
Yang, California's 16th Congressional District; Monserrat Baeza, 
California's 19th Congressional District.
  Kenia Flores, California's 21st Congressional District; Taylor 
Jackson, California's 30th Congressional District; Angie Milian, 
California's 31st Congressional District; Oswaldo Hasbun Avalos, 
California's 32nd Congressional District; Jennifer Leiva, California's 
32nd Congressional District; Samantha Perez, California's 34th 
Congressional District; Luis Suarez, California's 35th Congressional 
District; Juan Ramirez, California's 37th Congressional District; 
Kristy Vang, California's 3rd Congressional District; Tumai Nguyen, 
California's 41st Congressional District; Elia Salazar, California's 
44th Congressional District; Christopher Zermeno, California's 44th 
Congressional District; Tomas Zurita, California's 45th Congressional 
District; Jovy Mann, California's 48th Congressional District; Cabiria 
Lizarraga, California's 50th Congressional District; Abraham Avila, 
California's 51st Congressional District; Sophia Jimenez, California's 
51st Congressional District; Jasmine Nguyen, California's 53rd 
Congressional District; Jennifer Villalobos, Colorado's 1st 
Congressional District; Shawntira Johnson, Florida's 20th Congressional 
District.
  Herman Powery, Florida's 20th Congressional District; Emmanuel Adejo, 
Florida's 24th Congressional District; Evelande Gedeon, Florida's 24th 
Congressional District; Stephany Feijoo, Florida's 26th Congressional 
District; Isabella Masieri, Florida's 26th Congressional District; 
Bricia Santoyo, Florida's 9th Congressional District; Sharmori Lewis, 
Georgia's 13th Congressional District; Valencia Johnson, Georgia's 4th 
Congressional District; Marcqwon Day, Georgia's 5th Congressional

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District; Ray Hill, Georgia's 5th Congressional District; Ashley 
Martinez, Georgia's 5th Congressional District; Whitney C. Nwagbara, 
Georgia's 5th Congressional District; Nicholas Kenji Taylor, Georgia's 
5th Congressional District; Ambra Jordan, Georgia's 6th Congressional 
District; Mayra Estrada, Idaho's 2nd Congressional District; Chiemela 
Ubagharaji, Illinois' 5th Congressional District; Alma Guzman, 
Illinois's 4th Congressional District; Emily Soza, Kansas's 2nd 
Congressional District; Marcus Rushing, Kansas's 3rd Congressional 
District; Walter Ford, Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District.
  Andy Tran, Massachusetts's 5th Congressional District; Maria Loza-
Lopez, Michigan's 8th Congressional District; Linda Kerandi, 
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District; David Koffa, Minnesota's 5th 
Congressional District; Katherine Laddusaw, Missouri's 4th 
Congressional District; Nohemi Alvarez, Missouri's 5th Congressional 
District; Rebecca Espinoza, Nevada's 4th Congressional District; 
Vivienne Meljen, New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District; Rose 
Parks, New Jersey's 1st Congressional District; Genel Wright, New 
Jersey's 3rd Congressional District; Tatiana Londono Gentile, New 
Jersey's 6th Congressional District; Lesley Eldridge, New Mexico's 1st 
Congressional District; Sheridan Cowboy, New Mexico's 3rd Congressional 
District; D'Ayn DeGroat, New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District; 
Patricia Dixon, New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District; Martina 
Martinez, New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District; Katrina Morgan, New 
Mexico's 3rd Congressional District; Natasha Ramsey, New York's 12th 
Congressional District; Rick Aguilar, New York's 13th Congressional 
District; Adrial A. Lobelo, New York's 13th Congressional District.
  Karen Mendez, New York's 17th Congressional District; Aira Domingo, 
New York's 22nd Congressional District; Edgar Flores, New York's 3rd 
Congressional District; Saera Fernandez, New York's 7th Congressional 
District; Maya Bryant, North Carolina's 5th Congressional District; 
Kane Banner, North Carolina's 8th Congressional District; Davontae 
Willis, Ohio's 3rd Congressional District; Evelyn Gutierrez, Oklahoma's 
2nd Congressional District; Jalane Jara, Oregon's 3rd Congressional 
District; Sophia Barrios, Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District; 
Chiemeka Onyima, Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District; Jorge 
Jaramillo, South Carolina's 4th Congressional District; Elizabeth De La 
Rosa, Texas's 14th Congressional District; Emily Gao, Texas's 14th 
Congressional District; Brian lbarra, Texas's 16th Congressional 
District; Stephen Igwe, Texas's 18th Congressional District; Isis 
Reyes, Texas's 18th Congressional District; Joann Sorn, Texas's 18th 
Congressional District; Rio Reyna Pilar, Texas's 20th Congressional 
District; Duy Bui, Texas's 24th Congressional District.
  Tina Anh Huynh, Texas's 27th Congressional District; Valeria Salazar 
Balli, Texas's 34th Congressional District; Laura Benavides, Texas's 
5th Congressional District; Mohammad Ali, Texas's 7th Congressional 
District; Andrea Burgess, U.S. Virgin Islands, At-large; Yajaira 
Peralta, Utah's 1st Congressional District; Jose Mendoza, Washington's 
4th Congressional District; Sandra Valencia, Washington's 4th 
Congressional District; Harpreet Singh-Gill, Wisconsin's 4th 
Congressional District.
    

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