What Sam T. Liccardo said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Almanac newspaper on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. It's important to honor those local news sources that have survived the industry's many financial challenges to provide an essential public service to our democracy, particularly in this moment when our First Amendment has come under repeated and serious threat.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Fatima Soares, who passed away on June 14, 2026. For more than four decades, Soares dedicated her career to Coastside Hope, where she served with kindness, generosity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the community.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Arthur Herbert Hausman, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 102. Our Nation owes Arthur a profound debt of gratitude for his lifetime of service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Al Adreveno, who passed away on May 18, 2026, in Half Moon Bay, California, at the age of 102.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise alongside my colleagues Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, and Congressman Ro Khanna, to honor a widely-respected community leader, mentor, and friend. Lawrence E. ``Larry'' Stone served more than three decades as Santa Clara County Assessor, among his 47 years in public office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of a Jesuit priest, Peter Pabst. I knew him as our community knew him as Father Peter. Beneath his Hawaiian shirts, easy demeanor, and good humor, his heart beat with a fierce commitment to the vision that every child, regardless of their family's poverty, have access to college and future success.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleagues, Representative Zoe Lofgren and Representative Jimmy Panetta, to honor the life and legacy of Jesuit Reverend Peter Pabst, S.J., who passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues, Representative Ro Khanna and Representative Zoe Lofgren, to celebrate Bellarmine College Preparatory on the extraordinary occasion of its 175th anniversary.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Arthur Herbert Hausman, who passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 102.”

“Raea, Sarah, son-in-law Hudson Arnold, grandchildren Brooks and Callan Arnold, and fiancee Dr. Malathi Srinivasan) and Catherine (with her husband Steven Fox) remember Mr. Hausman's devotion and the way he uplifted his grandchildren.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise along with my colleagues, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Kevin Mullin, to honor the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, an International Apostolic Congregation of Catholic Sisters, on the historic occasion of their 175th anniversary.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Kenneth ``Ken'' Kelly of San Jose, who passed away on August 7, 2025, at age 86. Ken Kelly served as a beloved volunteer and community leader in Silicon Valley.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Louis ``Lon'' O. Normandin, II, of Monte Sereno, California, a great and very good man.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Louis ``Lon'' O. Normandin, II of Monte Sereno, California. A beloved Silicon Valley businessman, philanthropist, and community leader, Lon passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 91.”

“Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the life of Louis ``Lon'' Normandin, II and in extending our deepest condolences to his beloved wife Peggy, their six children, fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mary Ann Nihart, whose life of commitment to healing and community uplifted countless neighbors across Pacifica, California, and beyond. Mary Ann's career in nursing and mental health spanned four decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Congressman Kevin Mullin, to recognize the life and contributions of Mary Ann Nihart, a dedicated public servant, mental health leader, and nurse, whose lifelong commitment to healing and community uplifted countless lives across Pacifica, California and beyond.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and contributions of Barry Del Buono, a longtime community leader in San Jose, California, who we lost this last December.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise along with my colleague, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, to recognize the life and contributions of Barry Del Buono, a champion for the unhoused and a longtime community leader in San Jose, California, who passed away on December 26, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Haregewaine Mitiku Ayalew, a beloved community member from San Jose, California, who passed away in November.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary life of Colonel Vu Van Loc, a South Vietnamese Army veteran and beloved community member and leader in San Jose, for his selfless dedication to Vietnamese refugees and to cultural preservation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Haregewaine Mitiku Ayalew, a beloved Ethiopian American community member from San Jose, California, who passed away on November 30, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Ronald ``Ron'' A. Sege, a beloved member of our Silicon Valley community who passed away on November 30, 2025.”

“Business School. He embarked on a remarkable 40-year career in the tech industry, helping to shape the internet and networking revolution of the post-dot-com era. He was perhaps best known for serving as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Echelon Corporation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and contributions of Colonel Vu Van Lrc, a South Vietnamese Army veteran and beloved community leader in San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley of California, for his unwavering dedication to Vietnamese refugees and cultural perservation--a true model of resilience and service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career and lifelong service of Ms. Rose Amador, who is retiring after 55 years of dedication to our community, including 44 years as President and CEO of ConXion to Community, a nonprofit organization providing education, workforce development, youth engagement, behavioral health, and social services across Santa Clara County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the service and career of community leader Lynn Adams in celebration of her retirement. Since 2007, Lynn has served as the President of the Pacifica Beach Coalition (PCB), dedicating herself to promoting conservation, stewardship, and restoration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hacking for Defense (H4D) program and its significant and unique contributions to our national security.”

“Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Bay Area delegation, I rise to honor the service and career of The Honorable Anna Eshoo. Former Congresswoman Eshoo served in Congress for 32 years, representing parts of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise, along with my colleague Kevin Mullin, to recognize and honor Kenneth Paul Kiraly, a distinguished innovator, for his dedication to advancing technology and making it accessible for everyone.”

“Mr. Speaker, America faces a housing crisis. One part of the solution to that crisis, though, lies right in our backyards. The solution has many names: granny flats, backyard cottages, or accessory dwelling units, but all expand our affordable housing supply.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and contributions of U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and Vietnam veteran Thomas Frazier, a model of service. Tom dedicated his life to law enforcement, public safety, and community service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and contributions of U.S. Coast Guard veteran and community leader Rear Admiral William Patrick ``Bill'' Kozlovsky--a model of service and passion.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise along with my colleague, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren--and I know Congressman Ro Khanna also would like to be represented--to recognize the life and contributions of U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, you remember this friendly and famous fellow, Bill, as in: I am just a bill here on Capitol Hill. I go back to ``Schoolhouse Rock!'' because I think the President needs a civics lesson that the rest of us received as kids watching Saturday morning cartoons with our mouths full of Corn Flakes.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black April. As Pulitzer Prize-winning author and one of San Jose's favorite sons, Viet Nguyen, has written: ``All wars are fought twice; once on the battlefield and a second time in memory.'' On this day, 50 years ago, fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers looked out across a vast ocean as Saigon was falling behind them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89. Mr. Speaker, I wish I was here to speak about different policies, policies that the American people actually want to see to help them pay their bills and to lower the cost of living that is choking millions of American families.”

“Californians some $13 billion in spending on healthcare for respiratory ailments. The health and cost benefits are even greater under the heavy-duty truck regulations. In the heavy- and medium-duty truck sector, we are seeing zero-emission and low-emission trucks that are 2 years ahead of schedule in sales set by California requirements.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I am here to commemorate liberation month. A week ago, Liberation Day brought us President Trump's tariffs which will liberate a typical American family from 3,800 of their hard-earned dollars each year, according to one study.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's make corruption criminal again. Three days before his inauguration, President-elect Trump launched the Trump meme coin. Trump's partners and some investors based in China pumped up the price, making hundreds of millions of dollars with early selling while the price was high.”