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OUTSTANDING CONGRESSMAN AWARD 2023


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                                                                    Her sincere compassion for Marikenyos has touched the lives
        COMPASSION THROUGH HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE
        COMP ASSION THROUGH HOLISTIC HEAL   THCARE                  H er sin cer e co m p a s sio n f o r M a r i k en y os h a s t o uc h e d t h e li v es
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