Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise during Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate the life and legacy of Richard Alatorre who served on the Los Angeles City Council and the California State Assembly. His life's work was dedicated to delivering for the east side of Los Angeles and the Latino community. He was tough, smart, and dedicated. He worked hard to get his community the same rights and representation as everyone else. Early in his career, he helped collect funds and lowered bail for protesters arrested during the 1968 Chicano walkouts. As an assembly member, he authored bills for bilingual services to be offered in communities that needed them and for farmworkers to be allowed to collectively bargain. He cofounded the Latino Caucus in the California legislature in 1973 and helped expand Latino representation in the legislature. He strengthened historically Black council seats and ensured they stayed that way for decades. That is the kind of man he was. He got things done. He prioritized everyday, working-class Angelenos, and he will be missed. East L.A. will never forget our luchador. May Richard Alatorre rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to his family and to his community. ____________________”