[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LILLIAN TAMAYO

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Lillian Tamayo, a distinguished local health care 
advocate, on her recent retirement. For more than 20 years, Lillian has 
been a champion for women, teens, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community 
across South Florida. She worked tirelessly to increase their access to 
and awareness of quality affordable health care services.
  As President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of South, East and North 
Florida, Lillian expanded the organization's reach to eight of the 
state's most diverse counties and broadened its services to 
historically overlooked groups. One of the most successful initiatives 
that she led, La Promesa, engaged Latina women who were previously 
underserved in South Florida.
  During the most difficult times in the abortion movement, Lillian 
stood strong and fearlessly led in the fight for reproductive freedom. 
She advocated in federal court to block past Florida laws designed to 
limit abortions. Lillian also fought to extend health services and 
counseling options to South Florida teens and members of the LGBTQIA+ 
community. As a result of her advocacy, Planned Parenthood is now a 
judgement-free zone where young people can go to receive HIV and STI 
screenings, hormone therapy, discuss birth control options, and receive 
mental health counseling.
  Lillian's dedication to health care access and education is truly 
admirable. Her work has created a space in which women and men across 
Florida can feel safe for years to come. I am proud to celebrate her 
today and wish her the very best on her retirement.

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