[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 24 (Monday, February 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E118-E119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVICE: TAMMY MEMBRENO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 
                  BARRIO ACTION YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 7, 2022

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Ms. Tammy Membreno on 
the occasion of her 30 years of service as Executive Director of Barrio 
Action Youth & Family Center.
  As an immigrant from El Salvador, Tammy Membreno, has devoted her 
life to improving the quality of life for youth and their families 
because she understands the impact of limited economic resources and 
education on low-income families. During her college years, she began 
volunteering at Barrio Action and in 1991 she embraced the opportunity 
to become their Executive Director.
  Barrio Action was established to empower young people to succeed both 
academically

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and socially, working with people of all ages, with a special emphasis 
on helping high-risk and at-risk youth, young adults and their 
families.
  Today, because of Tammy Membreno's persistence and advocacy, the 
organization has grown from three staff members to one with over 
twenty-three employees and multiple programs serving over 20,000 
children and families in Northeast Los Angeles.
  Thanks to Tammy Membreno's vision, Barrio Action has a permanent home 
in the community of El Sereno. Barrio Action is the only youth and 
family center in El Sereno, a community of over 54,000 residents.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and 
celebrating Tammy Membreno.

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