[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2607-H2608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING OSSINING PADRES HISPANOS

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor Ossining Padres 
Hispanos, a lifeline for the local Latino community, and its executive 
director, Ana Guzman, who immigrated to the United States from Ecuador 
33 years ago.
  Born from a simple Facebook group that translated school updates, 
Padres Hispanos has evolved into a vital community resource, serving 
thousands with food, clothes, language classes, workplace training, and 
critical classes on legal, financial, and immigration matters.
  Just this past weekend, I joined Ana and community residents at 
Ossining Padres Hispanos to celebrate the graduation of their home 
health aide program, with over 30 people now joining the ranks of this 
critical workforce that helps our seniors age in place gracefully.
  Clad in orange, symbolizing hope and energy, Ana and her team stand 
as a beacon of resilience, inclusivity, and solidarity in Ossining and 
across Westchester County.
  I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ossining Padres Hispanos and Ana 
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their relentless commitment to our community's welfare. I thank them 
for making Ossining a better place for all.

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