[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 176 (Friday, November 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING GLORIA DIAZ WITH CALIFORNIA'S THIRD DISTRICT WOMAN 
                           OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                  in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 2, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gloria Diaz as a 
woman of the year. She exemplifies the qualities of selfless service 
and possesses a deep desire to help others in the community. Her 
professional work and volunteerism demonstrates her commitment to 
improving her community. As a Clinical Service Manager for the 
Vacaville Police Department, Gloria has worked for more than two 
decades as a mental health clinician and care provider. She oversees 
more than twenty grants that provide funding to programs that are vital 
in assisting members in the community who need urgent care and aid 
during a crisis. In her leadership role at the Family Resource Center 
in Vacaville, Gloria dedicates her time selflessly to assist hundreds 
of individuals and families gain financial support and access to 
direct-need services. Each year through the Family Investigative 
Response Service Team and Youth Services Section, Gloria works to 
support internship opportunities for college students to gain valuable 
experience in the field of mental health counseling. Her role in 
putting together the successful and expanding Summer at City Hall 
program aimed at supporting students focused on careers in public 
service exemplifies her fondness for community service. Gloria Diaz's 
tireless efforts and devotion to this program have been instrumental to 
its continuous success. Her hard work in helping those in need is 
inspirational and demonstrates what it truly means to serve your 
community.

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