[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S478-S479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO CELMA SILVEIRA

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Celma 
Silveira of

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Atkinson as January's Granite Stater of the Month. Celma regularly 
helps Granite Staters in need by providing them free house cleanings.
  Celma started her small business, Cleaning by Celma, after she and 
her son experienced domestic violence and homelessness. After spending 
time in a shelter for survivors of domestic violence, she started 
cleaning homes to earn money to support herself and her son and 
eventually started her own cleaning business. Celma faced challenges 
both big and small while starting her own business, but she has 
successfully grown and expanded it over the years and now enjoys a 
healthy base of clients.
  And while her business has blossomed, Celma has also always made sure 
that she supports Granite Staters in need. She has partnered with 
Cleaning for a Reason, a national nonprofit organization, to provide 
house cleaning to cancer patients, and in her own time, Celma donates 
house cleanings to disabled veterans. When Celma first meets the 
recipients of one of her donated cleaning services, she takes care to 
ensure that their biggest concerns are addressed and that they come 
away with the comfort and relief that a clean home can provide. Celma 
believes that every person has goodness in their heart and wants to 
spread her own goodness by providing these cleanings.
  Celma's dedication to helping Granite Staters who are struggling is a 
beautiful example of the Granite State spirit of going above and beyond 
to uplift others. Her passion for sharing her work with her community 
is why I am proud to name her January's Granite Stater of the 
Month.

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