[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24966]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDITH ROBLES

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2005

  Mr. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Edith Rocio Robles, 
a dedicated and intelligent woman whom I was fortunate to have served 
as my Communications Director from September 2001 through August 2005. 
During her tenure in my office I greatly valued Edith's strong 
communication skills.
  Edith joined my office in 2001 as my Press Secretary. Edith quickly 
assumed her role as Press Secretary. Edith's strong public relations 
skills and knowledge of the press, particularly Spanish media, made her 
a valuable member of my staff and gained her the admiration of her 
colleagues. In 2002, I promoted Edith to the role of Communications 
Director in recognition of her hard work and invaluable help to my 
office.
  As a grass-roots oriented Member of Congress, I take great pride in 
my office's extensive efforts to communicate with my constituents in 
the 32nd Congressional District about how the Federal Government can be 
of assistance to them and about the work I'm doing in Congress to 
improve their lives. As Communications Director, Edith played a 
critical role in this effort, strengthening my office's working 
relationships with members of the press and local community activists 
and overseeing my office's mail outreach program.
  While I am sad to see Edith leave, I am confident that the future 
will bring her great success. I wish Edith and her family good health 
and wishes. I join my staff in Washington, DC, El Monte and East Los 
Angeles offices in wishing Edith the best of luck in all of her future 
endeavors. Buena suerte, Edith!

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