[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 138 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MARGARET FERNANDEZ

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Margaret Fernandez a Community Leader for Hispanic Advancement, 
Business Development, and one of my district's 2015 Woman of the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Margaret Fernandez was recognized as a 2015 Woman 
of the year.
  Whereas, Margaret was born into a large family and raised in the 
Midwest. She came to Yuba-Sutter in 1985 where she studied business 
administration at Yuba Community College. A former Marketing Manager, 
Margaret currently works as Branch Operations manager for The Plus 
Group in Yuba City, a job placement agency. There are many moving 
pieces within the Marketing and Managing of the Human Resources 
industry today and it is a challenging job that Margaret has enjoyed 
for the past 10 years.
  Whereas, Margaret is the President of the Alliance for Hispanic 
Advancement. As one of its founding members, Margaret has organized a 
project, `Saber es Poder' (Knowledge is Power) to bring together 
residents with local, state, federal agencies to share and align need 
with services. She also serves on the Boards of the Yuba Sutter 
Economic Development Corporation and North Central Counties Consortium.
  Whereas, what makes Margaret so special is that her passionate 
commitment is perfectly tempered by a kind heart and gentle and 
respectful demeanor combined with practical, progressive action.
  Resolved, that I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Margaret Fernandez.

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