[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING NORMA FULINARA PLACIDO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Norma 
Fulinara Placido as she retires from 20 years of service as the 
President of the Filipino Community of Solano County.
  Ms. Placido was born in San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines. She 
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from 
Philippine Christian University and taught at an elementary school in 
her hometown until she immigrated to the United States in 1971. There 
she joined her husband, Leonardo Placido, who was serving in the U.S. 
Navy. While her husband was stationed in San Francisco, California, Ms. 
Placido returned to school at Peralta College where she studied data 
processing. They later moved to Solano County where they raised their 
three daughters, Norielyn, Arlene, and Lena.
  During her 20 year tenure as President of the Filipino Community of 
Solano County, Ms. Placido helped raise over $170,000 to provide 
scholarships for Filipino-American students pursuing higher education. 
She also spearheaded major renovations of the Filipino Community 
Center. She oversaw and fundraised for the remodel of the original 
center and eventually the purchase of a newer and bigger building that 
was better equipped to meet the needs of the Filipino community. 
Finally, under her leadership, the Filipino Community of Solano County 
contributed eyeglasses, books, and much needed funds to the survivors 
of devastating natural disasters in the Philippines. Ms. Placido has 
led the organization with continued strength, humility, and fortitude. 
She has been a great asset to the lives of all Filipino-Americans in 
our community.
  Ms. Placido also mentors other Filipino-Americans in our community, 
with an aim to nurture their talents. Additionally, she promotes 
political empowerment and has helped Filipinos seeking public office, 
assisting mayoral and city council candidates in Vallejo as their 
campaign manager.
  Mr. Speaker, Norma Fulinara Placido deserves to be recognized today 
for her leadership and commitment to the Filipino Community of Solano 
County. I am proud to have such a motivated and charitable person 
living and working in our community. It is therefore fitting and proper 
that we honor her here today.

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