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May 7, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to recognize five young students who were taken too soon from the Santa Ana community.…
— Jose Luis Correa
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Lou Correa is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 46th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Correa has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to support local communities in California. Prior to his congressional role, Correa served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly, where he gained experience in legislative processes and public policy.
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. On May 20, Makiko will be presented with Japan's…
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 with a heavy heart to recognize five young students who were taken too soon from the city of Santa Ana. Recently, five students from Santa Ana Unified School District were victims of a brutal car cash: Aurelia…
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. He joined the Marines. As a marine, he was stationed in California where…
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. After the fall, refugees were forced to flee…
Mr. Speaker, this past week, I had the honor to visit a number of senior centers in my district. I saw seniors having a meal at lunchtime paid for by SNAP, seniors that have relied on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, seniors…
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. A decade later, he now serves other veterans as…
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…
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 …
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…
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. She came from Colombia in 1973 and worked at two or three jobs at…
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