[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MRS. GLORIA DURAN

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
champion for children, education, and the LGBTQ community from my 
Southern California district. Mrs. Gloria Duran passed away March 12, 
2018 at the age of 80 after a lifetime of service to the local area. 
Gloria grew up in Silver City, New Mexico until moving to California. 
She ultimately made Santa Fe Springs, California per home. Ms. Duran 
began her career in education as a secretary at Los Nietos Middle 
School and committed her life to the betterment of the education 
system, serving as a member of the Los Nietos School Board for 16 
years, with unending verve and dedication.
  Ms. Duran was a dynamic, energetic woman who fought with passion for 
the children and seniors she served. Her activism and drive led her 
from den mother to Chair of the Santa Fe Springs senior citizens 
advisory committee and membership in the Los Angeles County Commission 
for Older Adults. She went to great heights, quite literally, to raise 
money for HIV/AIDS research by jumping out of a plane while in her 
sixties with her son John Duran. There was no mountain too high for 
Gloria to climb if it meant making her community a better place.
  Gloria Duran was a shining example of what dedicated people can do 
for their community. While I know the pain of losing such a strong 
leader will run deep, I hope her family and friends will be comforted 
by the outpouring of love and fond memories of Gloria's lifetime of 
service. May her legacy live on and inspire others to serve.

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