[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF ROCIO OCAMPO

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Rocio Ocampo, a 
community mother, whose contributions had an enormous positive impact 
on the families of southwest Detroit, as we honor her memory.
  I first met Rocio when I served in Michigan's State Legislature at a 
parent advocacy meeting at Phoenix Elementary. I was instantly 
impressed with her tenacity and drive to pursue a better quality of 
life and future for all the children. She was involved with numerous 
community organizations, serving on the board of Urban Neighborhood 
Initiatives and City of Detroit's Property Assessment Board of Review, 
as well as the Parent Teacher Association at the school her children 
attended. Rocio's active involvement in the community was marked by her 
dedication, not only to making it a safer and healthier place to live, 
but to making it a more beautiful place to thrive.
  Above all, Rocio loved her children and grandchildren deeply. Her 
love extended out to the children of the neighborhood where she lived. 
She could always be counted on for a kind word, warmth, and generosity 
of spirit.
  Rocio Ocampo's vibrant presence will be sorely missed. Please join me 
in recognition of her contributions and services to our community in 
Detroit as we honor her memory.

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