[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    IN RECOGNITION OF ANA RODRIGUEZ

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in 
recognition of Ana Rodriguez, Director of Community Relations and 
Volunteer Services at Mount Sinai Queens, who was honored for her 
achievements as part of Women's History Month. Ms. Rodriguez is a 
dedicated, compassionate, and beloved representative for the hospital. 
She attends countless community meetings and is always cheerful and 
well informed.
  In her role at Mount Sinai Queens, Ms. Rodriguez works with community 
organizations and community leaders to ensure that the hospital best 
serves its community. In addition, she coordinates educational health 
programs and events to promote awareness about health issues in the 
community. Ms. Rodriguez also works with people of all ages and all 
walks of life who are interested in volunteering, in order to ensure 
that the hospital's patients are served in the most meaningful way 
possible.
  Ms. Rodriguez has also been an important advocate for children. From 
1993 through 1999, she worked with Greater New York Councils, Boy 
Scouts of America. In her role as Associate Director, Ms. Rodriguez 
served youth in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx through the 
Urban Emphasis and Scoutreach Program. She collaborated with school 
principals, religious institutions, and community organizations to 
establish new scouting programs.
  For six years, Ms. Rodriguez served adolescents, as well as adults, 
as a senior clinical social worker at the New York Presbyterian 
Hospital. Here, she provided mental health services, and worked with 
young men and women to empower them to reach their full potential.
  Ms. Rodriguez has been celebrated by the community for her 
achievements. For example, Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer (Center for 
Women Development) has presented her with a Woman of the Year Award for 
her community service. Her work has also been recognized by the Office 
of the Borough President of Manhattan, and she has received the Peter 
Vallone, Jr. Award from the 114th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol 
for her dedication to the people of Astoria and Long Island City.
  Ms. Rodriguez has a Bachelor of Science from Hunter College and a 
Master's degree in social work from Columbia University.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
wonderful work of Ms. Rodriguez and her tireless service to her 
community.

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