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HONORING ALY HERNANDEZ FOR HER SERVICE TO THE FIFTH DISTRICT
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HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 13, 2021
Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the extraordinary actions and efforts of an individual that improved Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, Aly Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez has been an integral part of the Kansas City community and it is with a bittersweet feeling that we say goodbye to her as she ventures into a new opportunity in Washington D.C.
Expressing the magnitude of Ms. Hernandez's contributions to Kansas City, in such a short time since she completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Missouri--Kansas City, is an impossible task. From the time that Aly began working in my office as an intern, it was evident that she was someone who was determined and passionate about creating positive change in our city, particularly within our underrepresented communities. Ms. Hernandez rose through the ranks in my office starting as an intern, to fellow, and finally becoming a community affairs liaison-full time staff member. Not only has she left an impact on a federal level, but she also continued her journey in public service by serving the local municipality as the External Affairs Manager for Mayor Quinton Lucas for more than two years. Through these positions, she sought to leverage the voice of others and aided in increasing resources to the Latino community within the Fifth Congressional District.
As a strong advocate for Latinos, Ms. Hernandez took it upon herself to be one of the founders of a local organization Voz KC (or Voice KC), a new organization focused on advocating and advancing the role the Latino community in politics. Her own experience and journey as an immigrant from Mexico, searching for the American Dream, along with her family, made her see the challenges of being undocumented, underrepresented, making her search for opportunities where she could have an impact. With her advocacy, she has worked to make civic engagement accessible for everyone.
With Aly's work in government in the 5th District of Missouri, we see a noticeable change in civic engagement and participation in our local communities. She is a perfect example of what an exceptional American is and truly captures the fulfillment of the ``American Dream''. Everyone should hope to aspire to achieve the same qualities that this young woman has. I undoubtedly know that she will continue to do amazing things not only in Washington D.C., but for the rest of our country. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Aly Hernandez's impact on the people of Kansas City, and congratulating her on a new career opportunity in Washington D.C.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 146
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