[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 161 (Friday, September 17, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                IN RECOGNITION OF RAQUEL CASTANEDA-LOPEZ

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 17, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the outstanding 
public service of Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez 
for her work on behalf of the communities she serves in Detroit and 
Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
  Council Member Castaneda-Lopez has proudly served the people of 
Detroit's Sixth Council District since 2014. She has been driven in her 
work to pursue social justice and a better quality of life for all 
residents. Her roots in social work are evident in her caring and 
holistic approach to assisting residents, and it is reflected in the 
policies she has pursued. During her tenure, Council Member Castaneda-
Lopez has prioritized making Detroit a more inclusive and welcoming 
place for all its residents to call home. ``Team Rocky'' is what the 
community lovingly call her staff that work to ensure access to 
services.
  I have known Council Member Castaneda-Lopez for many years, and it 
has been an honor to see her achieve so much on behalf of the people of 
Detroit. It has been a joy to see her love for the City of Detroit and 
its people shine through in her work.
  Please join me as we recognize Detroit City Council Member Raquel 
Castaneda-Lopez's many contributions to the families of Detroit and the 
13th Congressional District.

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