[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19224]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. SANDRA E. MADRID

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and 
congratulate Dr. Sandra E. Madrid, who was recently awarded the 2013 
Latino Heritage Award by the City of Seattle's Latino City Employees 
organization and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.
  The Latino Heritage Award recognizes individuals who have made 
significant contributions to Seattle through initiative, innovation, 
leadership, and commitment to the Latino community. Dr. Madrid has been 
an active member of her community for many years and has made it her 
priority to empower minority groups and promote Latino involvement.
  Dr. Madrid recently retired from the University of Washington School 
of Law and has worked diligently on issues important to diverse 
communities in our region. Sandra has long advocated on behalf of women 
and children and the underrepresented. She is also an inspirational 
mentor and educator to young individuals and professionals.
  Dr. Madrid currently serves as a board member for the United Way of 
King County, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Art Museum, and YMCA. 
In addition to serving on more than 30 boards in the past 20 years, she 
was also the first Latina to serve on the Board of Trustees of the 
Seattle Children's Hospital.
  Dr. Madrid's dedication to the Latino community has made her a widely 
respected advocate and leader. Her work is commendable and we are 
fortunate to have her expertise representing our region.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate Dr. Sandra 
E. Madrid on her contributions to the City of Seattle.

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