[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          HONORING ISABEL DIAZ

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Isabel Diaz for being chosen as the 2022 American Network of Community 
Options and Resources (ANCOR) Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the 
Year for the State of Texas.
  Each year, ANCOR chooses one outstanding DSP from every state. This 
year, Ms. Diaz, a resident of the Rio Grande Valley, was chosen as the 
Texas Direct Support Professional of the Year. From helping patients 
travel for medical care to providing open and honest communication, and 
volunteering to shelter-in-place with those who needed it most at the 
start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Diaz exemplifies what it means to 
go above and beyond for her community.
  Ms. Diaz has dedicated her time to giving members of our community 
with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) the care 
they deserve. She has gone to great lengths to ensure the safety, 
wellness, and inclusion of patients in her care. This not only makes 
her an exceptional DSP but also a leader. This recognition is well-
deserved, and I look forward to hearing about all that she will 
accomplish for our community.
  Madam Speaker, I stand here today to celebrate the countless 
achievements and successes of Ms. Isabel Diaz, who has devoted her life 
to providing the highest quality care to South Texans with I/DD. For 
that and much more, South Texas will be forever grateful.

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