RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES

RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H205] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES (Ms. SANCHEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize all of the residents of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas who have been affected by these disastrous wildfires. My district is indeed lucky that we have not been directly affected, but our neighbors are hurting badly. Families have lost their livelihoods, their homes, and their communities. I am proud to honor these organizations in my own district who have reached out a helping hand in these difficult times. Firefighters, small business owners, hotels, and social service workers from California's 38th District have volunteered their time and services to those in need. I am honored to represent such a caring community. During tragedies like these, we truly see the best of humanity. I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle can learn from these folks in my district who are providing relief unconditionally to their friends and neighbors. Congress should do the same. ____________________