[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18569]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING GLORIA R. RODRIGUEZ

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Gloria R. 
Rodriguez. As a health care professional for over 27 years, Ms. 
Rodriguez has spent much of her career working to eliminate health 
disparities in minority and disadvantaged communities. Currently, Ms. 
Rodriguez serves as the CEO of the Community Clinic Association of Los 
Angeles County (CCALAC) which represents 43 health centers and clinics 
throughout the county.
  Gloria was born in Culver City, California and raised in the San 
Fernando Valley. She attended San Jose State University where she 
received her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education. 
Ms. Rodriguez later received her Masters of Public Health degree in 
Public Policy and Administration at the University of Washington's 
School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
  Ms. Rodriguez spent much of her career working with various community 
health-related organizations in Washington State. She served as CEO for 
the Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers (W 
ACMHC), the State's primary care trade/membership association, and 
founded the Alliance for Multi-Cultural Health in Tacoma. She also 
served as the Assistant Director for the Washington State Department of 
Labor and Industries and CEO of the Washington Association of Community 
& Migrant Health Centers. In each of these capacities, Ms. Rodriguez 
focused on capacity building, community development and workforce 
development as means to eliminate healthcare disparities in minority 
and disadvantaged communities. She also worked to bridge the gap 
between health care providers and the communities they serve.
  Beyond her involvement in community health organizations, Ms. 
Rodriguez has 15 years experience in direct patient care in a wide 
range of roles, including cardiology technician, medical assistant, 
pharmacy technician, and lab technician. She has also worked as a 
health care educator and has served on a vast array of board and task 
forces.
  Ms. Rodriguez's dedication to eliminating health disparities and 
providing quality health care services to her community is both 
admirable and inspiring. I am proud to recognize Ms. Rodriguez and her 
many accomplishments and wish her the best as she continues to serve 
the community.

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