[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12998]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING REBECCA ESPINOZA

 Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I wish to congratulate one of 
Nevada's brightest students--Rebecca Espinoza
--for being chosen to participate in the United Health Foundation's 
Diverse Scholars Forum in Washington, DC.
  The United Health Foundation named scholars from 28 States throughout 
the Nation this year, and I am proud that Rebecca Espinoza, who attends 
the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is among them. The Diverse 
Scholars Initiative serves to improve our Nation's health care system 
by increasing the number of health care professionals from 
multicultural backgrounds. Rebecca's academic achievements thus far and 
her continued commitment to serving her community have made her a 
qualified candidate for the forum.
  In an effort to continue her dedication and service to her community, 
Rebecca is currently majoring in social work at UNLV and hopes to one 
day become a clinical social worker operating a non-profit to help 
disadvantaged youth in the community. I commend Rebecca for her mission 
and recognize that professional social workers provide valuable mental 
health therapy, caregiver and family counseling, health education, 
program coordination, and case management services. They also seek to 
ensure full participation of all members of society by working with 
millions of individuals, their families, and communities to combat a 
range of social problems so that we may improve our Nation's health and 
potential. Rebecca has been presented with the opportunity to pursue 
her career as a health care professional, and I am confident that great 
things will come from her in all of her future endeavors.
  On behalf of the residents of the Silver State, I am proud to 
recognize Rebecca for her accomplishments and contributions to our 
State. She undoubtedly represents Nevada's best and brightest. Today, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating this exceptional young 
Nevadan.

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