[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
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                        HONORING SORAYDA SANTOS

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2025

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sorayda Santos as 
California's 52nd Congressional District Constituent of the Month for 
January 2025.
  Sorayda is the co-chair of the nationally recognized Hermanitas 
Program at MANA de San Diego, which empowers Latina middle and high 
school students to reach their highest potential. This program pairs 
each student with a dedicated mentor to help guide them, inspire them, 
and provide them with the support they need to succeed.
  During her three years as co-chair of the Hermanitas Program, Sorayda 
has increased the cohort size, improved seminar offerings, and built 
lasting partnerships with community organizations. Sorayda has also led 
efforts to bring a new project management seminar to the program, 
giving students a valuable, hands-on learning experience that will 
benefit them for years to come.
  In addition to leading the Hermanitas Program, Sorayda currently 
mentors an eighth-grade student, demonstrating an unwavering commitment 
to giving back.
  Sorayda is an exceptional leader and mentor who works hard every day 
to inspire the next generation of Latinas to dream big and achieve 
greatness. I can't think of a better person to have recognized during 
National Mentorship Month.

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