[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING YARELIS HERNANDEZ

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of an engineer from my district.
  Yarelis Hernandez of Clinton was recently recognized by the National 
Association of Manufacturers with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead 
Awards. This award is awarded to women who have demonstrated 
exceptional leadership in the manufacturing field.
  Diversity is a passion of Yarelis' as she serves on LyondellBasell's 
Diversity, Equity, and Leadership Council striving to implement 
diversity in the workforce.
  In the community, Yarelis also sits on the local economic board 
leading development between schools and corporations to create jobs for 
Iowa students. Yarelis volunteers in the local Introduce a Girl to 
Engineering program, which is a mentorship for girls interested in STEM 
careers.
  Yarelis' dedication to promoting diversity and STEM for young girls 
is why she is worthy of receiving such a prestigious award. I am so 
proud to represent distinguished women like Yarelis and cannot wait to 
see her continued impact in the district.

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