[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15915-15916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING NEELAM CANTO-LUGO FOR RECEIVING THE VEGA VOLUNTEER OF THE 
                               YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend 
Neelam Canto-Lugo for her extraordinary service to the people of Nepal. 
Through her volunteer work with the Women Development Advocacy Center, 
Neelam provided entrepreneurial training to Nepalese youth, women, and 
community organizers. Upon her return to the States, Neelam has 
continued her important work with the organization, supporting its 
digital literacy and

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micro-enterprise acceleration projects. To date, Neelam has raised 
$9,800 and has received a donation of eleven computers, which will 
provide greater opportunity to economically disadvantaged women and 
empower rural entrepreneurs.
  On behalf of the people of California's 3rd Congressional District, 
please accept my sincere congratulations as well as my best wishes for 
the future.

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