[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 171 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1047-E1048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING DR. DIANA MEJIA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 2021

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I honor 
Dr. Diana Mejia. Dr. Mejia is a dedicated and passionate advocate 
against domestic violence. As an activist for Domestic Violence and 
Sexual Abuse Advocacy for Change, Dr. Mejia aims to create a 
highlighted awareness within municipal and government agencies of a 
need for change in policies and legislation to enhance education and 
services that protect victims and survivors of violence and sexual 
abuse.

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  Dr. Mejia has an 18-year track record of serving the culturally 
diverse population of Orlando, Florida, which is composed primarily of 
Hispanic women and their children. Through her work, Dr. Mejia has been 
able to mentor, teach, support, and advocate for many of these women 
and families. As a prevention practitioner provider, she continues to 
help families affected by sexual violence in the management of 
culturally relevant services, including immigrant communities, faith-
based organizations, seminars, and culturally specific programs geared 
to prevent sexual violence. She has a particular passion for advocating 
for male survivors as well, and she has been invited to work in 
collaboration with the Mexican and Colombian consulates to educate 
their communities in Central Florida.
  For this and more, we honor Dr. Diana Mejia.

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