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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE
of new york
in the house of representatives
Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize an extraordinary community leader from Rochester, New York: Irene Sanchez.
herself to advancing justice, dignity, and opportunities for farmworkers, migrant families, and newly arrived members of our community.
tools they need to build stable, successful lives, from educational and legal support to workforce opportunities and mentorship. Her leadership is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
program. Irene has built her career around empowering others, helping families navigate difficult circumstances, and ensuring people too often overlooked have an advocate standing beside them.
uncertainty, leaders like Irene remind us what community truly means. Her compassion, persistence, and commitment to human dignity have strengthened Rochester and touched countless lives.
American Heritage Month. I thank her for her years of service and for her unwavering commitment to building a more welcoming and equitable Rochester.