[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARIBEL GOMEZ-CORDERO

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage 
Month, to recognize Maribel Gomez-Cordero. Maribel was born and raised 
in Puerto Rico. She has been living in Orlando, Florida for the past 
eighteen years. She and her husband, Henry Cordero, have been married 
for 27 years and have three children, Marian, Henry, and Erik. Maribel 
is also an active member and leader of The Potter's House Assembly of 
God Church.
  Maribel earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
specializing in Marriage and Family, from Webster University. 
Throughout her career as a Social Worker, she has worked for Children's 
Home Society of Florida, and as a Clinical Therapist for Life & Work 
Soulutions counseling clinic. Maribel has always dedicated herself to 
work for those who experience crisis, and provides support to 
individuals, families and groups within her community. In 2002, the 
Educational Foundation for the Advancement of Child Welfare honored her 
with the ``A Person That Makes A Difference'' Award from the Florida 
Coalition for Children of Central Florida.
  Maribel is also the Vice President for WE Hispanic Women Chamber of 
Commerce and a Volunteer and Advisor for the Victim of Domestic 
Violence Program at Nuevo Sendero. Besides her career in social work, 
Maribel managed her husband and brother-in-law's photography, videos, 
and public relations company. She was also the editor of the newspaper 
OJO which dealt with news in the photography and art industry. Maribel 
currently manages her own private practice in which she is also a 
psychotherapist.
  Maribel was a candidate for Orange County Commissioner for District 4 
in the Primary Elections on August 26, 2014. She continues to follow 
her passion for working with families in the community.
  I am happy to recognize Maribel Gomez-Cordero, during Hispanic 
Heritage Month, for her commitment to working with Central Florida's 
families.

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