[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MAGNOLIA ANUAL FORDE AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL 
    FLORIDA FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER 
                             HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Magnolia Anual Forde was born on December 28, 
1964, in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, and is the 
daughter of Remy and Thelma Anual. She graduated from West Negros 
College with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
  On August 25, 1988, at the age of 23, Magnolia immigrated to the 
United States with the help of an American veteran couple from Florida 
whom she was a caretaker for. They sent her to nursing school and 
helped with her room and board. During her free time, she used to 
volunteer in the school's cafeteria during lunchtime. She also was a 
volunteer server for the South Venice Firefighter Spaghetti Dinner, 
which raised funds for the local fire department.
  In 1990, Magnolia met her husband and has been married to him for 33 
years and counting. She is a member of the Central Florida Filipino 
Helping Hands Association, a community organization that helps Filipino 
families in the Central Florida area get back on their feet when facing 
hardship. In her free time, Magnolia volunteers at the Osceola Council 
on Aging. She also volunteers at Commissioner Viviana Janer's food 
distribution events throughout the year. Currently, she is working at 
the VA Hospital in Lake Nona as a mid-institute instrument tech, 
preparing veterans for cardiovascular evaluation. In her role, Magnolia 
has received numerous outstanding performance evaluations and accolades 
for her care of veterans. She is very proud to serve those who served 
and advocates for timely care.
  Magnolia remains a proud resident of Osceola County and overall 
enjoys her time assisting her community and partaking in various 
festivals and activities around the area.

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