[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING YOLANDA COLLAZOS KIZER

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2022

  Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Yolanda Collazos Kizer. Yolanda was a small businesswoman, community 
leader, mother, friend, and mentor to many.
  Yolanda had a passion and skill for business and together with her 
husband, Aaron Kizer, founded Casa Unlimited--an airport retail 
enterprise with stores at Phoenix Sky Harbor and airports across the 
country. Not just concerned with her own success, Yolanda served as 
Chairwoman of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce where she 
mentored other small business owners, students, and Chamber staff. She 
also spearheaded programs to bring economic development to the West, 
support rural businesses, and support small businesses development 
training. As Alumni of Arizona State University, Yolanda and Aaron were 
founders and supporters of the Los Diablos Alumni Association which 
provides tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development 
to ASU students.
  Yolanda believed strongly in the power of women, small business, and 
the Hispanic community. Her presence in Phoenix will be greatly missed. 
I offer my deepest condolences to Aaron, their children, Joya and 
Nicolas, and everyone who knew and loved Yolanda.

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