March 5, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 44 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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             RECOGNIZING BARRIO STATION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barrio Station in 
recognition of the 50th anniversary of their creation.
  Barrio Station is a community-based organization in the Barrio Logan 
community of San Diego, California. It was established in 1970 by Ms. 
Rachael Ortiz to provide underserved youths and their families with 
resources that they need to succeed.
  This organization has continuously provided youth with access to 
individual counseling, referrals to vocational and higher education, 
and exposure to scholarships.
  Barrio Station has worked toward revitalizing the community by 
pushing for the development of low-income housing and opportunities 
there.
  Families and senior citizens are assisted with completing forms which 
give them access to the benefits that they have earned.
  For over 50 years, Barrio Station has provided resources to 
approximately 3,500 youths, families, and seniors every year.
  I thank Barrio Station and, especially, Director Rachael Ortiz, for 
their exceptional dedication to the youth and families of the 51st 
Congressional District and all of California.

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