Jose Luis Correa

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…

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. The Jaguars won 4-0, securing their first CIF championship in…

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. Kanta…

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. Since becoming the Orange County…

I rise today to recognize East Fullerton Little League's 70th birthday. Little League's mission is to instill in children the values of sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, and courage, aiming to produce well-adjusted, stronger, and happier…

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. Then we have a very active district attorney in Orange County that says if you violated…

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. Later, Helen…

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…

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…

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. During his time as chief, Chief…

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…

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. These schools were selected for their…

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…

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. At 19, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served on the USS Mississippi during World War II…

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. Howard grew up in Oakland, California, and spent his childhood…

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. This car…

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. She asks all of us not to cut…

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. At Magnolia, she is active both…

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. This does nothing to strengthen our…

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. He worked his way up to officer, sergeant…

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. Kendall was a member of the National Honor Society, the California…

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…

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. Nearshoring, guess where it is happening? California is…

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. She also worked to improve the…