[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING MARIELYS CAMACHO-REYES FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Marielys Camacho-Reyes, MS, CAMHFA, CYMHFA, 
TCC is an Army veteran, a retired Army wife, a storyteller, and the 
founder and president of the Compassionate Hearts UNITED Foundation, 
Inc.
  Ms. Camacho-Reyes holds a Master of Science in Psychology and is 
currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology with a 
specialization in social psychology, focusing on prosocial behavior.
  She was selected as one of the recipients of the 2021 Spirit of 
Community Award presented by the Florida Commission of the Status of 
Women, is the 2020 winner of the Spirit of Philanthropy Award presented 
by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Polk County 
Chapter and the Give Well Foundation, as well as the 2019 Veteran of 
the Year for the City of Haines City for her support and dedication to 
her community.
  Ms. Camacho-Reyes is a certified adult and youth mental health first 
aider with the National Council of Behavioral Health and a bilingual 
crisis counselor with the Crisis Text Line.
  Her recent book ``Cleaning Out My Closet: My Road from Self-Discovery 
to Emotional Healing'' is currently available on Amazon and Walmart.
  She lives in Haines City, Florida with her family.

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