[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12155]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PROGRESO LATINO'S 39TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Progreso 
Latino, the State of Rhode Island's leading Latino human services 
organization that is celebrating its 39th anniversary this weekend.
  For nearly four decades, Progreso Latino has empowered Rhode Island's 
Latino community, providing direct advocacy, adult education, child 
care, and youth programs that have helped build strong, sustainable 
neighborhoods across our State. They have done this work with great 
professionalism and a deep commitment to the community.
  Progreso Latino has gone above and beyond to provide essential 
healthcare services for families, including wellness programs, 
preventive care, and regular checkups.
  Headquartered in the city of Central Falls, this organization 
continues to play a critical role today in meeting the needs of Rhode 
Island's Latino families and ensuring they have an opportunity to get 
ahead.
  I am delighted to congratulate Progreso Latino and the dedicated men 
and women of this extraordinary organization as they celebrate 39 years 
of service this Saturday.

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