[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1619-E1620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING LIZY PRICE AS AN OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANT

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lizy Price for 
her tireless work as Director of Constituent Services.
  During her time as a staffer in my office, Lizy managed our staff, 
casework, and the processing of over 3,000 constituent requests for 
assistance. Her commitment to improving the lives of constituents in my 
district resulted in the release of over a million dollars in benefit 
payments.
  Lizy's dedication led to many families in our district securing much-
needed answers and resolutions as they waited to be reunited with their 
loved ones. Whether they were parents adopting children from a foreign 
country or constituents with spouses, parents, or siblings hoping to 
immigrate to the United States, they were all aided through Lizy's 
tireless efforts.
  Her work on behalf of veterans was also invaluable to many who felt 
they were being ignored in their hour of need. Veterans seeking 
immediate appointments at VA Medical Centers, veterans whose claims 
were among the many in the VA backlog, and veterans seeking aid and 
attendance benefits, were all grateful to not only have received help 
in obtaining answers, but grateful for her showing them the respect and 
attention they rightfully deserve for their service to our country.
  Lizy's parents, Jorge and Martha, immigrated to New York City from 
Honduras. Together they raised four daughters, Lizy, Peggy, Esther and 
Patricia in The Bronx. Lizy attended the Academy of Mount St. Ursula, 
the oldest continuously operating Catholic college preparatory high 
school in New York State. She has been a resident of Central

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Florida since 2004 and is the proud mother of Alexander. Her grandson 
Elijah is the apple of her eye.
  I am honored to recognize Lizy Price for her service to my office and 
the constituents of Florida's Ninth Congressional District.

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