On the recordSeptember 14, 2023
Today, I rise to celebrate the 45th anniversary of El Pachuco Zoot Suits stores in Fullerton, California. El Pachuco is a very important cornerstone of our community in Orange County. Phyllis Estrella first heard the word ``Pachuco'' in the 1940s and 1950s when this word was linked to racial tension and riots in Los Angeles, California. Later, in the summer of 1978, she was inspired by the Luis Valdez production centered on the Pachuco and the iconic zoot suit. She opened up an El Pachuco Zoot Suits store that year. Now, high schoolers across Orange County wear zoot suits to proms and graduations, bringing dignity and pride to the name ``El Pachuco.'' Congratulations to Phyllis and the entire El Pachuco Zoot Suits team for 45 years and 45 years to go. Honoring the Life of Minh Tam Nguyen
