Jose Luis Correa

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ``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…

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 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…

Today I rise to honor Beverly McNeff, the co-founder of KidSingers, an after-school youth chorus program for kids in Santa Ana. Beverly is known as ``Mrs. Cool''. Why? Because she teaches kids that it is cool to sing together in harmony…

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…

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…

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. Denise took on the challenge…

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. She then earned a bachelor's degree in political science and sociology from…

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. He got his opportunity…

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. His own home became the first clothing…

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…