[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E617-E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE CAREER OF CATALINA HORAK

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Catalina 
Horak for her devoted service to our community as she prepares to enter 
the next chapter of her life at the end of this month.
  Ms. Horak cofounded and led Building One Community, a nonprofit 
organization in Stamford, Connecticut. Since its establishment in 2011, 
Building One Community has served more than 10,000 immigrants from over 
100 countries with language, vocational, legal and many other kinds of 
support.
  The Fourth Congressional District is home to a remarkably diverse 
range of people. We take pride in embodying key values such as 
openness, tolerance and altruism. Thanks in large part to Ms. Horak's 
tireless efforts, Building One Community has helped thousands of 
immigrants successfully integrate into the broader community. I'm proud 
that the Fourth Congressional District, in partnership with 
organizations like Building One Community, continues to serve as an 
example of the important

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contributions that immigrants make across our country.
  For her 20 years of distinguished experience in the nonprofit sector, 
Ms. Horak was named an honoree for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards 
by the YWCA of Darien and Norwalk. This year, she was appointed to the 
Board of Directors of Americares Free Clinics.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me, along with a grateful Fourth 
Congressional District, in congratulating Ms. Catalina Horak for her 
extensive public service and in wishing her success in all her future 
endeavors.

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