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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MIKE THOMPSON
of california
in the house of representatives
Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sylvina Frausto, whom I have selected to receive the American Dream Award for California's 4th Congressional District. This award recognizes the achievements of immigrants in my district who have made remarkable contributions to our communities in the areas of Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Community Service. As the Yolo County honoree, Ms. Frausto is very deserving of this award and recognition.
Ms. Frausto was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico. Since moving to Woodland, California, over fifty years ago. Ms. Frausto has distinguished herself as a visionary leader whose practical approach to complex challenges has produced meaningful and lasting benefits for our community.
After earning her high school diploma, Ms. Frausto attended Woodland Community College. Ms. Frausto served as a Parish Administrative Assistant at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for twenty-five years. Ms. Frausto also worked at the Woodland Joint Unified School District as the School Secretary where she mobilized parents to improve the Woodland School District Music Program and educated families on how to protect themselves from fraudsters preying on our immigrant community.
Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Frausto has consistently demonstrated her personal investment in the future of our community. Ms. Frausto served as the bilingual secretary for the Yolo County Public Defender's Office while also accompanying individuals who are seeking justice for domestic violence to their court appointments. For the past 16 years, Ms. Frausto has also generously contributed her time to teaching origami at the Woodland Senior and Community Center twice a month.
Ms. Frausto has remained a steadfast advocate for a diverse range of communities, serving on the Elementary School Site Council, Diocese of Sacramento Stewardship Committee, Sacramento Valley Organizing Community, Chief Advisory Board, Empower Yolo Advisory Committee, and the Yolo County Office of Education-Participant in Roadmap to the Future. Ms. Frausto is also the chair of the following committees: Woodland Ecumenical and Multi-Faith Ministries, Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility, and the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility. Through her generous contributions to charitable and civic causes, she has exemplified the spirit of service, advocacy, and community stewardship.
Ms. Frausto is a proud single parent of two children, Her daughter earned her master's degree at Stanford University and her son serves in the Marine Corps.
Mr. Speaker, we recognize Sylvina Frausto for her achievements and for enriching our community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here today with the American Dream Award.