What J. Luis Correa said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of Monica Garcia to California's 46th Congressional District. Monica Garcia is a native of the 46th Congressional District and a former team member of our Congressional District Office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Mr. Jaime Enrique Michel Velasco, and the Dulces de la Rosa company for their achievement of creating the world's largest mazapan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alan Slater, whose 35 years of leadership have strengthened the Orange County Superior Court and promoted justice. As superior court executive officer, Alan prioritized the well-being of those who are too often overlooked by the justice system.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Jerry Zomorodian and his late wife, Rebecca, Orange County residents who were deeply involved in our community. Jerry was born in Iran and later came to the United States in 1983 where he met Rebecca.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend Peter DeMarco for his 25 years of service to the constituents of Orange County. Most recently, Peter served in the Orange County Executive Office, where he was the county's top, principal advocate at the California Legislature and U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Major Antoinette Naddour, an Orange County resident, a veteran, and a person who spent her career serving the homeless and at-risk veterans.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Federico Castelan Sayre, a lifelong activist and an accomplished trial attorney whose commitment to justice and public service is second to none.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vicky Torres on receiving her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Cal State Fullerton. Vicky was born in the city of Orange and raised in Santa Ana, where she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 7.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Ms. Norma Martinez, superintendent of Centralia Elementary School District where she has been the superintendent since July 1, 2015. A graduate of my alma mater, Anaheim High School, Superintendent Martinez was named Superintendent of the Year by the 2026 Association of California School Administrators Region 17.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the late Manuel Castruita Licerio, a member of the Greatest Generation, a proud World War II veteran, whose service reflects courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception and acknowledge their dedication to education, healthcare, and pastoral work, which has persisted through religious hardship and continued to sustain the values of consecrated life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Augustino Tran Cau, who passed away on June 7 in Anaheim, California, at the age of 80.”

“South Vietnam in 1975, he was imprisoned in a political reeducation camp in Vietnam, but eventually escaped and later settled in Orange County, California, where he and his family built a new life and made southern California their home for almost 50 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroic efforts of our first responders in Orange County. Ten days ago, a call came in to the Orange County Fire Authority from a local industrial plant saying the facility was about to explode.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Harold ``Hal'' Yoak, a proud veteran, a dedicated educator, a loving husband, and a great member of our community who is celebrating his 101st birthday today, June 3.”

“Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleagues from the other side: Let's go after fraud, waste, and abuse. But this bill allows the administration to hold back funding for children and families under the guise of fraud.”

“Mr. Speaker, all gave some and many made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day is a time to reflect upon the sacrifices made by the members of our military.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to wish Bishop Kevin Vann a happy 75th birthday. Since 2012, Bishop Vann has led the Catholic Church in Orange County, guiding it through becoming one of the largest and most dynamic diocese in the Nation.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of my and General Jack Bergman's amendment No. 10 to restore funding for medical and prosthetic research at the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is being cut in this bill by $45 million.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of Zoroastrianism and acknowledge its significant contributions to human thought, which encompass early concepts of moral responsibility, justice, and the ongoing conflict between good and evil.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated service of Christopher Blasnek with over 40 years of law enforcement experience. He will be retiring as a Senior Safety Officer with the Rancho Santiago Community College District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of former California United States Senator and Anaheim Mayor John Seymour. A proud marine, Mr. Seymour served our great Nation from 1955 to 1959 before returning home to pursue his education at UCLA.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Minard Duncan, a devoted educator and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Anaheim's very own George Adams for his remarkable career that transformed the recycling industry in the United States. After inheriting his dad's modest scrap metal facility, George grew it into the largest metal recycling company in the United States.”

“What makes George such a great businessman? He is a human, and he cares. Before he was big, I remember he had the place that you would go to sell your recyclables, with the best price on metal.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Alfred Escalante, who has passed away at the age of 100. Born in Texas, Alfred left for California as a young man in pursuit of more opportunities.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the Segerstrom High School girls' soccer team for earning a victory and the CIF Division 6 championship, again showing Santa Ana as the home of champs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Bera family and their multigenerational commitment to service, education, and our community. This family legacy began with Kanta and Babulal Bera, who came to the United States from India in the late 1950s.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Holly Hagler and her dedication to service through nonprofit work. Ms. Hagler has spent much of her career serving our community's fastest-growing demographic, adults 65 and older.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Santa Ana High School girls wrestling team. They finished as Empire League champs, Southern CIF champions, champions of the Division I dual, and Eastern Division individual tournament champs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was necessarily absent and missed the following vote on the House floor. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 71, H.R. 6329.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of the Bera Family and their multigenerational commitment to service, education, and community. This family legacy began with Kanta and Babulal Bera, who immigrated to the United States from Gujarat, India in the 1950s.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Law- Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act. Simply put, Mr. Speaker, this legislation will save lives. It is supported, as my colleague has said, by an unprecedented, historic coalition.”

“Mr. Speaker, in California when you register to vote, you do so under penalty of perjury. Then they cross-check your information to make sure that you are eligible.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of Orange City Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis, who is retiring from the city of Orange after 30 years of stellar service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroic actions of my neighbor, Otoniel Gomez. Mr. Gomez lives in Santa Ana with his family. On December 5, tragedy struck.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of Doris Ann Derleth Hirota. Doris was a Santa Ana resident, the youngest of seven, and she was born at the beginning of the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1932.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of World War II and Korean war veteran Howard Koch. During World War II, Howard served in the Army's elite 10th Mountain Division, America's only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate my neighbor, Helen Moraga's, 100th birthday. Helen graduated in 1945 from Santa Ana High School. After graduating, she played shortstop on an all-female professional baseball team in Orange County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Frank Banales who has been a longtime community leader and organizer in the interfaith partnerships and the Chicano culture. Through his career, he has worked with both Chicano and Muslim community activists who have been committed to preserving their cultures and helping improve their neighborhoods to make them a better place.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the memory of one of my constituents, Dolores Owens. She came to Santa Ana 60 years ago when she married Dewey Flournoy, and together they raised five boys.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in my district, Xiong Yi. Xiong's app, MathFluent, helps students understand math by transforming complicated equations into helpful visualized stories.”

“Xiong is a student at Fairmont Prep Academy in my home city of Anaheim, and he is a perfect example of how the 21st century students are incorporating technology into their educational experience.”

“Mr. Speaker, 5 years ago, I was on this floor when insurrectionists stormed the Capitol to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. On this anniversary, I remember the brave Capitol police officers who put their lives on the line to protect not only Members of Congress but America's democracy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was necessarily absent and missed the following votes on the House floor. Had I been present, I would have voted accordingly: YEA on Roll Call No. 333, Motion to Recommit on H.R. 3668, and YEA on Roll Call No. 334, Passage of H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy, who, after 8 years as chief, will be retiring. While at Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Fennessy led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic and through the Bond, Silverado, and Blue Ridge fires.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anaheim Police Chief Rick Armendariz, who, after 30 years at Anaheim Police, will be retiring from law enforcement. In 2019, Chief Armendariz joined the Anaheim Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James ``Jamie'' T. Poston, a proud American and Vietnam combat veteran who has dedicated his life to serving our great country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the 75th anniversary of the Municipal Water District of Orange County. For 75 years, MWDOC has been our county's water supplier.”

“Luong. Mr. Le is a peaceful activist and a prisoner of conscience. In 2018, he was persecuted for campaigning for compensation for Vietnamese fishermen affected by the Formosa environmental disaster.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize two Thanksgiving food drives held in my district last week. First, Santa Ana's Nicholas Academic Centers hosted a food drive for students and their families to pick up groceries and Thanksgiving meals to enjoy during the holidays.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Anaheim High School girls' flag football championship win. Earlier this month, the Anaheim girls' flag football team brought home their first-ever division championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate the retirement of my very good friend and longtime staff member, Mr. Max Madrid. Max has worked for me as a field rep since I started in Congress and, before that, when I worked in the State senate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, legacy, and memory of Anaheim's true son, Gilbert Avina. A graduate of Anaheim High School, he went on to dedicate 32 years of service to the city of Anaheim.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concerns over how healthcare costs are rising in our communities and how they are impacting our communities back home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate four Orange County schools named 2025 California Blue Ribbon Schools. The honorees include Oxford Academy, Troy High School, Orange Lutheran High, and Tustin Memorial.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a World War II veteran, Korean war veteran, and my neighbor, Howard Koch. This year, Howard turned 100 years old. I wish a happy birthday to Howard.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 25 years of dedicated service by Maria Esperanza Castro. Maria studied medicine in Mexico before finding her true passion and calling at the Regional Center of Orange County, where she changed the lives of many families.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Santa Ana's finest, Efrain Solis, who is currently performing with the New York Metropolitan Opera. The son of Mexican immigrants, Efrain grew up learning to sing at Saddleback High School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my neighbor and World War II veteran, Bill Chan. Bill was born in China and came to the United States as a young student.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Rudy Cordova, a beloved member of our Santa Ana community and my good friend. Born and raised in Santa Ana, Rudy was a proud graduate of Saddleback High School, and he was a soccer dad.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Rudy Cordova, a beloved figure in Santa Ana whose spirit, vision, and generosity left a profound mark on our city and the 46th Congressional District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of my good neighbor, Dan Oldewage, another one of our Greatest Generation. Dan began serving our country as a B-24 Liberator nose gunner with the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate ``Lowrider Culture in the United States,'' a traveling exhibition that is currently on display in the city of Anaheim. Lowriding is a Latino tradition that has been alive in this country since the 1940s.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Beth Martinko for her advocacy for people with disabilities on Medicaid. Beth's son, Josh, is an adult with severe autism who relies on Medicaid programs for medication and support.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Katrina Joy for winning the National Education Association Foundation's 2025 Award for Teaching Excellence. Ms. Joy has taught at Magnolia High School in Anaheim for 20 years.”

“Madam Speaker, I strongly oppose this measure. Let me repeat: Reentry into this country is already a felony. Bottom line, if you are a hardcore criminal, with or without documents, you should be fried, period.”

“Madam Speaker, there are many marines right now whose parents are undocumented who are ready to lay down their lives for this country. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle, let's work on immigration reform.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate my good friend, Tom Kiesla, who is retiring from a long career in the City of Orange. Tom started in 1986 as a reserve police officer with the Orange Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 90th birthday of Irmgard Hermann Davis. Irmgard grew up in Germany during World War II. After the war, she came to visit her sister in Garden Grove, California, my district, where her life changed forever.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 102nd birthday of a World War II veteran, Phillip Ramos. He is part of the Greatest Generation. He served in the U.S.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight my young neighbor, Kendall Pierson, who just graduated summa cum laude, which means really good grades, from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the incredible service of Dr. Audrey Rivera Gomez, head consul of the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana. For years, she has served the Mexican community in southern California.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Rick Whittington and his valuable service to our community and our Nation. Mr. Whittington was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a member of the Seabees during the Vietnam war.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend and fellow Anaheim High School alumnus, Jimmy Oregel, for a life of dedication to the city of Anaheim and to Anaheim High School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I ask, what happened? My hometown, Santa Ana, California, is predominantly Hispanic Latino. Factory workers live there. Remember, we are the biggest manufacturing State in the Union.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to once again stress the need for immigration reform in this country. Just last week, back home, one of my taxpaying constituents, Narciso Barranco, was picked up by who I believe were ICE agents--they were masked--and is now sitting in an ICE holding facility in Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sister Teresa Lynch, who will be retiring from Santa Ana's Saint Anne School. She served as a teacher for 31 years and principal for 19 years at Saint Genevieve and Saint Anne School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Loma Ridge air disaster. On June 25, 1965, 60 years ago, a military jet took off from El Toro Marine base in Orange County.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of amendment No. 8 directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to make recommendations on changes that are needed to its existing healthcare infrastructure so veterans can receive psychedelic-assisted therapies upon FDA approval.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Richard Stein, a leading advocate and partner for the arts and arts education across Orange County, California. Richard, who recently stepped down as the President and CEO of Arts Orange County, led the organization for more than 14 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was necessarily absent and missed the following votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted accordingly: NO on Roll Call No. 164, Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on H.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I was necessarily absent and missed the following votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 160, Motion on Ordering the Previous Question (H.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Diana Barrios, a homegrown, passionate leader. Diana graduated from Oxford Academy at the young age of 16 after finishing her sophomore year.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Coach Denise Osorio, a youth mentor, mother, and community leader who calls the city of Anaheim home. Denise is the head coach of the Anaheim High School boys' and girls' water polo teams.”

“Beverly is known as ``Mrs. Cool''. Why? Because she teaches kids that it is cool to sing together in harmony. Beverly is a former actress, broadcaster, and talent agent in Hollywood.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor a mother and community leader who calls California's 46th District her home. She serves as district director to Senator Tom Umberg where she advocates for 1 million constituents, making sure that their voices are heard in Sacramento.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alicia Garcia, a mother and community leader who embodies the American Dream. Alicia was born in 1961 in Durango, Mexico, and made the brave decision to immigrate to the United States in search of the American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of wrestling coach Scott Glabb, the saint in the city. Scott took the Santa Ana High School coaching job in 1990 because nobody else would apply for the job.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Maria Macias Sanchez. Maria was born in Agua Prieta, Mexico. She then came to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, let me first rise to welcome today our own Anaheim Police Department officers seated in the gallery. Thank you, gentlemen, for protecting our community. Thank you for being here.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Police Week by honoring my very good friend, Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez. Chief Rodriguez was brought to the United States when he was 4 years old as an undocumented immigrant.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Goodwill Industries of Orange County for 100 years of service to our community. Reverend John Winterbourne founded Goodwill Industries in Orange County, California, in 1924.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the students of Magnolia Science Academy in my district, who have achieved a tremendous milestone, qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my very good friend, Mr. Bharat Patel, for his incredible career and contributions to our community. In 1976, the Patel family purchased the original Peter Pan Motor Lodge in Anaheim, right across from Disneyland.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to recognize five young students who were taken too soon from the Santa Ana community. A few weeks ago, five students from the Santa Ana Unified School District were victims of a devastating car crash: Aurelia Robles, Natalia Vidal Zarate, Jacqueline Torres Zarate, Cynthia Torres Zarate, and Emanuel Gonzalez Martinez.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and service of Makiko Shirai, a Japanese foreign service worker who worked to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Japan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sophie Garcia, a sophomore at Orange Lutheran High School in my district, who is making school history as the first female wrestler to win a CIF Southern Sectional individual wrestling championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of my very good friend, Ed Arnold. He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, in 1939. He was a homeless teenager.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Black April, a day to lament and reflect on the fall of Saigon. It has been over 49 years since we fought shoulder to shoulder with our Vietnamese allies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jessie Echaury for his military service and contributions to our community. In 2016, Jessie served our Nation as a U.S. Army soldier in Afghanistan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Charlie Zhang for his philanthropy and his induction into the Orange County Hall of Fame. Charlie comes from humble beginnings. He came to this country penniless and unable to speak English but with a dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate sisters Alicia, Anabelle, and Angelica Serratos for their accomplishments as part of the Santa Ana High School girls' wrestling team. Alicia, Anabelle, and Angelica took home an impressive combined record of 104 wins and 12 losses into their recent CIF Southern Section girls' championship meets.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Senior Santa & Friends program that supports many seniors across Orange County. Each year, this program brings joy to seniors and adults with severe disabilities, bringing them gifts and special requests, gifts that make changes in their lives like household appliances, medical equipment, clothing, and nutritional supplements.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of Victoria Rosas, a DACA recipient in my home county, Orange County. Victoria was raised in Fullerton, California, and thanks to her DACA status, she was able to pursue her passion for healthcare and helping others.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carlo Garcia, a DACA recipient in our community and to tell you little bit of his great story. Carlo was brought to the United States as a child.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Gloria Itzel Montiel, a DACA recipient, for her achievements and contributions to our great country. Dr. Montiel received her DACA status after arriving in the United States at the age of 8 years old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Orange County's grandmother, Cristina Prada, who is 94 years old. Cristina's story is a very familiar story to us in Orange County.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the Anaheim High School girls' water polo team that just won the CIF Division 6 championship. This victory represents hard work, determination, and perseverance on behalf of the players and their coaches, and they did that the whole season.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Staff Sergeant Omar Alonzo Ramiro and recognize his service to our Nation. Staff Sergeant Ramiro demonstrated a deep sense of dedication to his community from an early age.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my Resolution to recognize the month of March as ``Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month.'' Originating in ancient Persia, Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.”

“Mr. Speaker, while DHS has made tremendous efforts to enhance its biodetection capabilities, we still have a long way to go. That is why it is important to pass this legislation, H.R. 706, which will foster innovation in biodetection and ultimately strengthen our ability to protect our communities from biological threats Mr.”

“In 1976, the Patel Family acquired the original Peter Pan Motor Lodge, located right across the street from Disneyland, and began renovating and expanding it to its current size.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share an incredible story of one of my constituents, a proud DACA recipient, Martha Delgado. Raised by a single mother who worked in the fields and cleaned houses, Martha was determined to earn the American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of World War II hero and U.S. Navy Corpsman Jack Gutman, who passed away just a few days before his 99th birthday.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to remind my colleagues who Dreamers are. Dreamers and DACA recipients came to this country as young children by no fault of their own.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of U.S. Army veteran Royal ``Roy'' Edward Neeley. A former Green Beret with the 1st Special Forces Command, Airborne, Sergeant Neeley was born on April 8, 1948, in Los Angeles to Charles and Mary Neeley.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize this upcoming Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as TIt, or Vietnamese New Year. This annual holiday is one of Orange County's most important celebrations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor those fighting the deadly wildfires that are destroying our homes, businesses, and taking lives across southern California. In the face of this natural disaster, I thank our brave first responders who are on the front lines fighting one of the worst fires in California history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of my very good friend, Ed Gerber, the executive director of the Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange. Ed graduated from the University of Texas after 4 years in the military.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Councilmember Shirley McCracken, a beloved servant, neighbor, and good friend. After spending 10 years as a nun, Councilmember McCracken moved to Anaheim, where she would marry her beloved Paul and raise two children.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's be clear: Under current law, people who commit sexual offenses are already inadmissible to this country and subject to deportation. Let's be clear: I fully support, all of us fully support, getting convicted sexual predators off of our streets, irrespective of their legal status.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Howard Koch, a World War II and Korean War veteran who is celebrating his 100th birthday on January 19, 2025. Raised in Oakland, California, Koch developed a love of skiing and rock climbing at a young age--skills that would eventually lead to his unique call to service during WWII in the 10th Mountain Division.”

“After being released from the Army in May 1946, Koch joined the Army Reserve and returned to UC Berkley to earn an accounting degree. In 1948, he met and married Averil, who would be his wife of 72 and a half years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Al Mijares, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate UCLA's next chancellor, Dr. Julio Frenk. Having served as president of the University of Miami and dean of Harvard School of Public Health, Dr.”