Jose Luis Correa: “I rise today to honor 25 years of dedicated service by Maria Esperanza Castro. Maria studied medicine in Mexico before…”

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 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…

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 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…