[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1559-E1560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING HELENE ONSERUD

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Helene 
Onserud for her unwavering commitment to the children, teens,

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and families of Sunset Park, Brooklyn and her impeccable work at the 
Center for Family Life over the last 33 years.
  Center for Family Life, a program of SCO Family of Services, is a 
neighborhood-based family and social services organization with deep 
roots in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. As Program Director, Helene has helped 
to enrich the quality of afterschool, evening, and summer programs 
reaching more than 2,000 Sunset Park community members every single 
year.
  Helene is a true example of an extraordinary community leader. Helene 
started as an art specialist, and through her hard work and tireless 
dedication, attained her Master's Degree in Social Work, then arose to 
become multi-site director at the Center for Family Life in Sunset 
Park.
  As multi-site director, Helene laid the foundation for the new 
leaders at Public School 503 and Public School 506. Even as she steps 
back from her role, Helene's warmth, spirit and contributions will be 
impactful for years to come. Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting 
Helene Onserud for decades of life changing work.

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