[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SYLVINA FRAUSTO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Sylvina Frausto, whom I have selected to receive the American Dream 
Award for California's 4th Congressional District. This award 
recognizes the achievements of immigrants in my district who have made 
remarkable contributions to our communities in the areas of Arts and 
Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or 
Community Service. As the Yolo County honoree, Ms. Frausto is very 
deserving of this award and recognition.
  Ms. Frausto was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico. Since moving to 
Woodland, California, over fifty years ago. Ms. Frausto has 
distinguished herself as a visionary leader whose practical approach to 
complex challenges has produced meaningful and lasting benefits for our 
community.
  After earning her high school diploma, Ms. Frausto attended Woodland 
Community College. Ms. Frausto served as a Parish Administrative 
Assistant at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for twenty-five years. Ms. 
Frausto also worked at the Woodland Joint Unified School District as 
the School Secretary where she mobilized parents to improve the 
Woodland School District Music Program and educated families on how to 
protect themselves from fraudsters preying on our immigrant community.
  Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Frausto has consistently 
demonstrated her personal investment in the future of our community. 
Ms. Frausto served as the bilingual secretary for the Yolo County 
Public Defender's Office while also accompanying individuals who are 
seeking justice for domestic violence to their court appointments. For 
the past 16 years, Ms. Frausto has also generously contributed her time 
to teaching origami at the Woodland Senior and Community Center twice a 
month.
  Ms. Frausto has remained a steadfast advocate for a diverse range of 
communities, serving on the Elementary School Site Council, Diocese of 
Sacramento Stewardship Committee, Sacramento Valley Organizing 
Community, Chief Advisory Board, Empower Yolo Advisory Committee, and 
the Yolo County Office of Education-Participant in Roadmap to the 
Future. Ms. Frausto is also the chair of the following committees: 
Woodland Ecumenical and Multi-Faith Ministries, Yolo County Monroe 
Detention Facility, and the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility. 
Through her generous contributions to charitable and civic causes, she 
has exemplified the spirit of service, advocacy, and community 
stewardship.
  Ms. Frausto is a proud single parent of two children, Her daughter 
earned her master's degree at Stanford University and her son serves in 
the Marine Corps.
  Mr. Speaker, we recognize Sylvina Frausto for her achievements and 
for enriching our community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we 
honor her here today with the American Dream Award.

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