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RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER

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On 2026-01-09, Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-3) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered housing.

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RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H605] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER (Ms. ANSARI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the incredible accomplishments of one of my district's most talented public servants and the amazing organization that she helms. Monique Lopez was recently appointed as CEO of UMOM New Day Center. UMOM New Day Center was founded in 1964 and has grown into one of the largest and most sustained providers of services for people experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix metro area. Every night, UMOM provides safe shelter and supportive services for nearly 800 individuals, including 155 families and 130 single women, while offering more than 900 units of affordable housing across the valley. UMOM also provides employment and job support through readiness programs, case management to help navigate the complexities of the housing crisis, and onsite services for childcare and healthcare. By combining shelter services with jobs, housing support, and wraparound services, UMOM helps clients not just survive crises but build sustainable and happy futures. Monique has been an incredible leader. Under her leadership, UMOM will continue to shine in its mission to restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness in Maricopa County. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H605] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MONIQUE LOPEZ, CEO OF UMOM NEW DAY CENTER (Ms. ANSARI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the incredible accomplishments of one of my district's most talented public servants and the amazing organization that she helms. Monique Lopez was recently appointed as CEO of UMOM New Day Center. UMOM New Day Center was founded in 1964 and has grown into one of the largest and most sustained providers of services for people experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix metro area. Every night, UMOM provides safe shelter and supportive services for nearly 800 individuals, including 155 families and 130 single women, while offering more than 900 units of affordable housing across the valley. UMOM also provides employment and job support through readiness programs, case management to help navigate the complexities of the housing crisis, and onsite services for childcare and healthcare. By combining shelter services with jobs, housing support, and wraparound services, UMOM helps clients not just survive crises but build sustainable and happy futures. Monique has been an incredible leader. Under her leadership, UMOM will continue to shine in its mission to restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness in Maricopa County. ____________________