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REMEMBERING YOLANDA COLLAZOS KIZER
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HON. RUBEN GALLEGO
of arizona
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Yolanda Collazos Kizer. Yolanda was a small businesswoman, community leader, mother, friend, and mentor to many.
Yolanda had a passion and skill for business and together with her husband, Aaron Kizer, founded Casa Unlimited--an airport retail enterprise with stores at Phoenix Sky Harbor and airports across the country. Not just concerned with her own success, Yolanda served as Chairwoman of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce where she mentored other small business owners, students, and Chamber staff. She also spearheaded programs to bring economic development to the West, support rural businesses, and support small businesses development training. As Alumni of Arizona State University, Yolanda and Aaron were founders and supporters of the Los Diablos Alumni Association which provides tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to ASU students.
Yolanda believed strongly in the power of women, small business, and the Hispanic community. Her presence in Phoenix will be greatly missed. I offer my deepest condolences to Aaron, their children, Joya and Nicolas, and everyone who knew and loved Yolanda.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 115
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