[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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