[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING SORAYA MARQUEZ FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, Soraya Marquez has been the state 
director of Mi Familia Vota Florida since 2012 and has dedicated 18 
years to the Central Florida community. Additionally, she has a 
bachelor's degree in international business and business 
administration.
  Soraya has successfully assisted thousands of individuals navigating 
the citizenship process and has helped reach over 115.000 voters 
through registration efforts. She has also helped immigrant families 
without a defined status and hosted several immigration forums across 
public schools in several counties.
  Through her work, she hopes to create a well-informed and integrated 
Latino community actively engaged in finding solutions to city, county, 
and school board issues. She also hopes to see massive participation of 
Latinos in every election to strengthen democracy and continue living 
in freedom.
  Previously, Soraya was a member of the group of Founding Women and 
vice president and president of the Association of Professional and 
Businesswomen. She has also received the Ohtli Award from the 
Government of Mexico, recognitions from the educational systems of 
Orange County and Osceola County, as well as a ``Hispanic Leader'' 
recognition from Univision.
  In her limited free time, Soraya dedicates herself 100 percent to her 
family, her most cherished treasure.

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