[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 163 (Friday, October 3, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E924-E925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING ANNISSA FRAGOSO
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HON. ADAM GRAY
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 3, 2025
Mr. GRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Annissa Fragoso,
Director of the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for her
service and accomplishments as she retires after a decade of service to
the MCHCC.
Annissa Fragoso was born and raised in the City of Tracy and moved to
the community of Merced in 1995 where she has resided for 30 years. She
earned her Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Merced
Community College in 2012. Ms. Fragoso has owned the Farmers Insurance
Agency in downtown Merced, with more than 20 years of insurance
expertise.
During her tenure at the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
Ms. Fragoso helped secure an ARPA grant as part of the Re-open Merced
Businesses initiative. She was instrumental in another grant for the
Arts Community to host 2 Art Corners, where local artists participate
and are paid. Under her watch, the MCHCC launched Vamanos Magazine
which showcased Merced's agricultural landscape, small businesses, and
local activities.
In 2022 and 2023, Ms. Fragoso's work allowed the MCHCC to partner
with Mayor Matthew Serratto to host an annual Mayor's Ball that would
raise over $50,000 distributed to local non-profits within the City of
Merced.
She was a co-collaborator of the Mercado Night Market with the City
of Merced, designed and created by Gil Cordon. This post-pandemic
creation assists the small business community and Arts Community who
suffered during the economic challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The
MCHCC assisted in 150 micro-businesses, artisans and brick and mortar
stores getting the licensing needed to do
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business legally and be part of the Mercado. This Mercado Night Market
has become a community staple for five consecutive years.
She also served on the board of directors for the Kids Discovery
Station, a museum dedicated to children and currently sits on the board
for the Merced Main Street Association.
During her professional career, she has been recognized with many
awards, most recently the Minerva Empresaria Award 2022 from the
California State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce which recognizes
businesswomen who empower others by leading with wisdom and passion.
Please join me in honoring Annissa Fragoso for her dedication,
commitment and selfless service to the people of Merced County.
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