[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E27-E28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF DEBORAH A. ZULOAGA

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                         HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 11, 2024

  Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the 20 years of dedicated 
service that Ms. Deborah A. Zuloaga has provided as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the United Way of El Paso County (UWEPC).
  Ms. Zuloaga, a native El Pasoan and alumna of North Texas State 
University, dedicated 11 years to various roles in political and 
government service in Washington, D.C., before returning to her 
hometown. Upon her return to El Paso, she continued her service to the

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community as an Associate Director and then Resource Development 
Director at the UWEPC. In 2003, she was appointed the President and 
Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a transformative era 
for the organization.
  Under Ms. Zuloaga's leadership, the UWEPC not only faced challenges 
head-on but also thrived. The generous donation from philanthropist 
Mackenzie Scott in 2020 stands as a testament to the organization's 
impact and the trust placed in Ms. Zuloaga's stewardship. Her 
unwavering leadership during difficult times, including the response to 
the August 3, 2019 tragedy, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 
underscores her commitment to community resilience.
  Ms. Zuloaga's involvement in various nonprofit initiatives, state 
boards, and community events further highlights her dedication to the 
well-being of El Paso. Her accolades, including being honored as one of 
six Women of Impact by El Paso Inc. in 2019, receiving the Outstanding 
Child Advocate--West Texas award from Children at Risk in 2021, and 
being nominated for El Paso Inc.'s 2023 El Pasoan of the Year, are a 
testament to her lasting impact to our community.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor Ms. Deborah A. Zuloaga for her 
exemplary service, leadership, and dedication to our community, and 
wish her and her family the best upon her retirement.

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