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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVICE: TAMMY MEMBRENO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
BARRIO ACTION YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER
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HON. JIMMY GOMEZ
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, February 7, 2022
Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Ms. Tammy Membreno on the occasion of her 30 years of service as Executive Director of Barrio Action Youth & Family Center.
As an immigrant from El Salvador, Tammy Membreno, has devoted her life to improving the quality of life for youth and their families because she understands the impact of limited economic resources and education on low-income families. During her college years, she began volunteering at Barrio Action and in 1991 she embraced the opportunity to become their Executive Director.
Barrio Action was established to empower young people to succeed both academically and socially, working with people of all ages, with a special emphasis on helping high-risk and at-risk youth, young adults and their families.
Today, because of Tammy Membreno's persistence and advocacy, the organization has grown from three staff members to one with over twenty-three employees and multiple programs serving over 20,000 children and families in Northeast Los Angeles.
Thanks to Tammy Membreno's vision, Barrio Action has a permanent home in the community of El Sereno. Barrio Action is the only youth and family center in El Sereno, a community of over 54,000 residents.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Tammy Membreno.
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SOURCE: FAMILY CENTER
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