[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING JOSAYNE ANDERSON-TEJERA

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                           HON. PATRICK RYAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2024

  Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Josayne 
Anderson-Tejera, for receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award, 
an honor bestowed by the President of the United States to recognize 
the invaluable contributions of volunteers in our Nation. Over the 
course of her career, Josayne has demonstrated a steadfast commitment 
to making a difference in her community, specifically in the areas of 
civil rights and women's advocacy.
  Josayne was driven to a career in public service after she lost a 
close friend to domestic violence. Coupled with her own experiences 
surviving domestic violence, she has since dedicated her life to 
speaking out against domestic and sexual violence. In 2004, she founded 
the Love Quest Foundation, an organization that seeks to provide a safe 
space for young adults and survivors of domestic violence to learn 
healthy relationship habits and heal from trauma. Over the past 2 
decades, the Love Quest Foundation has transformed the lives of 
countless young people and survivors across Dutchess County.
  In addition to her work with her foundation, Ms. Anderson-Tetera has 
served as Dutchess County's Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Officer 
since 2020. In her position, Josayne is charged with maintaining and 
improving the County's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
Previously, she worked for the New York State Department of Corrections 
and Community Supervision where she conducted investigations which 
aimed to prevent discrimination, misconduct, and assaults in the 
workplace. She has also served as: Financial Secretary and recruitment 
presenter for the New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice, Board 
Member for Life Flows Through Every Body, and Fellow for CEO Action for 
Racial Equity.
  I commend Josayne's impressive contributions to the Hudson Valley. 
Through her work, she has undoubtedly made a positive impact on the 
lives of countless men and women, The President's Volunteer Service 
Award is a formal acknowledgment of the hundreds of hours she has 
devoted to improving her community, but I want to take this opportunity 
to attest to the immeasurable contributions that she has selflessly 
made to Dutchess County and to our state.

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