[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SER FAMILIA

 Mr. OSSOFF. Mr. President, I rise today to commend and 
celebrate Ser Familia, an organization in Atlanta focused on helping 
Georgia's Latino families gain the tools and resources to solve 
challenges and flourish in their communities.
  Natives of Puerto Rico, Belisa and Miguel Urbina cofounded Ser 
Familia in 2001. For more than 20 years, Ser Familia's vision to assist 
Latino families reach their full potential and become contributing 
members of their communities has changed the lives of hundreds of 
families across Georgia. From teaching youth character building and 
leadership skills to offering counseling services on behavioral and 
mental health, Ser Familia continues to expand its positive impact on 
the Latino community by developing programs that are tailored to 
address the greatest needs of youth, couples, parents, and families.
  As I have said before, the State of Georgia is home to a vibrant and 
diverse Latino community, and I am grateful for the extraordinary 
contributions of people like Belisa and Miguel Urbina who work 
tirelessly every single day to guarantee that all members of the Latino 
community have access to opportunities that help them thrive. I have 
enjoyed working closely with Belisa and Miguel to deliver the resources 
to help Ser Familia open a family resource center in Clayton County, 
helping expand their comprehensive services to the community.
  I join with our Latino community to commemorate the remarkable work 
and contributions of Ser Familia to the Atlanta community, the State of 
Georgia, and the United States. Their leadership is a reminder of the 
outstanding contributions of Latino Americans who are committed to 
moving Georgia and our country forward.
  As Georgia's U.S. Senator, it is my honor to recognize and commend 
Belisa and Miguel Urbina for their service on behalf of Georgia's 
Latino families and congratulate them on Ser Familia's success.

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