[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING PASO-WEST SUBURBAN ACTION PROJECT'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. JESUS G. ``CHUY'' GARCIA

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2024

  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
15th Anniversary of P.A.S.O.--West Suburban Action Project (Proyecto de 
Accion de los Suburbios del Oeste), a community-based social justice 
organization in Melrose Park whose mission is to build stronger 
communities where residents can live dignified lives regardless of 
race, ethnicity, socioeconomic or immigration status.
  Since its founding in 2009, P.A.S.O. has become one of the leading 
immigrant rights organizations through grassroots organizing and 
coalition building working in collaboration with partners to create 
systemic, social change that leads to more equitable and just 
communities for people of all backgrounds.
  Over the past fifteen years, P.A.S.O. has been a pillar of our 
community and a beacon of hope for so many. From supporting immigrants 
and refugees training them to defend their rights, to providing health 
education to seniors and parents, to championing workers rights, and 
providing free educational opportunities in Spanish, P.A.S.O. supports 
communities in the quest for change.
  I am honored to commemorate P.A.S.O. on their 15th Anniversary.
  Congratulations (Felicidades!).

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