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Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and uplift a major milestone achieved by an outstanding member of California's 31st Congressional District.
young age of 91 years old. Soo was a Korean-American businessowner who immigrated to Los Angeles in 1972 and moved to La Puente with his family in 1980.
classes because he was busy raising his family and operating a local TV repair and wig shop.
ago. Last week, he received his high school diploma in his cap and gown. His teachers say Soo has a kind, warm presence that makes other students feel welcome, and he lit up every classroom he walked into.
himself. He has reminded us all that education truly is a lifelong process.
Glendora Baseball Division III Regional Championship.
Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Glendora High School baseball team on pulling off an incredible comeback victory in the Division III regional championship.
Mr. Speaker, it takes grit, determination, and focus to pull off an upset win when the cards are stacked against you, and that is exactly what they demonstrated.
row. They accomplished that through teamwork and dedication to athletic excellence.
What a perfect way to cap off a great season. I congratulate them on winning a CIF championship.
Mr. Speaker, I hope they enjoy their win and know that our entire district is so proud of their accomplishment.
All Children Deserve Education
Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with grave concern about disturbing actions taken by our country's leadership.
overseeing special education services out of the Department of Education.
itself out by delegating the vast majority of its functions to other agencies.
that he is willing to put millions of students at risk and completely abandon our children with disabilities.
that this decision will undermine accountability and disrupt communication for families and school officials who need help.
the country so that all children can get the support they need and the education they deserve.
most vulnerable students out from the programs that they rely on. This is a reprehensible action from a corrupt administration. I will do everything in my power to oppose this shameful decision and protect our disabled students' rights.
Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges
Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges this week, the landmark Supreme Court decision that affirmed marriage equality as law of the land over a decade ago.
remembering the activists, couples, and lawmakers who had the courage to fight for their right to love whom they love in the face of hate, discrimination, and injustice. Their relentless advocacy and conviction paved the way for marriage equality.
I am so grateful to live in a world where every LGBTQ+ individual who calls California's 31st District their home has the right to marriage.