[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LINA HERNANDEZ WITH CALIFORNIA THIRD DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                               YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lina Hernandez as a 
woman of the year. She is diligently committed to serving her 
community. As the program director for the Knights Landing Family 
Resource Center; Ms. Hernandez facilitates the operation of a vast 
network of resources, opening the center daily to help individuals and 
families navigate complicated federal, state, and local programs. 
Sponsored by Empower Yolo, the Knights Landing Family Resource Center 
is an essential community asset that seeks to improve the social, 
educational, and economic outcomes of Yolo County residents. When she 
isn't focused on her duties at the center, Ms. Hernandez can be found 
volunteering her time with the Friends of the Library, the local 
school, or the Knights Landing Environmental Health Project. 
Additionally, her dedicated advocacy as a concerned parent resulted in 
the creation of the UC Davis Knights Landing One Health Center. Ms. 
Hernandez was the driving force in assembling a team of knowledgeable 
community builders to serve as advisors to the One Health Center, 
pushing for accessible, holistic health services for the entire 
community. Her presence in our community is an asset that has enriched 
the lives of countless residents from all walks of life. Ms. Hernandez 
is a role-model for community leaders everywhere

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