[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO GLORIA GUERRERO 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                               YEAR--2005

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our Nation's women during the month of March. It is 
an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who are making a difference 
in my Congressional District.
  I would like to recognize an outstanding woman in my Congressional 
District, Ms. Gloria Guerrero. For many years, Gloria has brought an 
abounding spirit and energy to her service in the community. Those 
fortunate enough to meet and work with Gloria instantly recognize her 
joy, enthusiasm and passion for community service.
  Raised in a politically active and community-minded family, Gloria 
began volunteering in her youth in Monterey Park. Although she was 
employed full time working for Medicare/Occidental-Transamerica for 25 
years, then later at the Chino Valley Independent Fire District for 13 
years, she always found time for her community.
  Gloria is a 51-year resident of Monterey Park and her involvement 
with the city of Monterey Park is extensive and impressive. She served 
on the city's Community Relations Commission for 7 years, serving as 
chair and vice chair, and on the Arts and Culture Commission for 6 
years. She has served on several city committees, including the City 
with a Heart Committee, Cinco De Mayo Committee, Budget Task Force 
Committee, Harmony Month Committee and the Fourth of July Committee. In 
addition, she served as a Panel Judge for the city's Crystal Youth 
Awards event and an Essay Contest Judge for the Cherry Blossom 
Festival. She is a long-time member of the Los Angeles Monterey Park 
Optimist Club, having served as president and vice president. In 
addition, Gloria volunteered for the House of Ruth and Para Los Ninos.
  Ms. Guerrero's dedication to the Monterey Park Public Library is 
evident. She is currently a Library Board of Trustees Member of the 
Bruggemeyer Memorial Library and a board member of the Friends of the 
Monterey Park Library.
  I ask all Members to join me today in honoring an outstanding woman 
of California's 29th Congressional District, Gloria Guerrero. The 
entire community joins me in thanking Gloria for her success and 
continued efforts toward making the 29th Congressional District a more 
enjoyable place in which to live and work.

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