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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019. I want to thank Representative Lofgren for her leadership, as well as colleagues on both sides of the aisle, for making this vote today happen. It will be a historical vote. California, my home State, is our Nation's bread basket; yet, over 40 percent of California's farms don't have the workforce they need to feed our population. The same is true for many farms across the country that depend on skilled immigrant farmworkers. These men and women work in our fields to plant, care, and harvest our produce that feeds our families, both in the U.S. and internationally. They do good work, good honest work, but live in an uncertain situation. Farm owners and farmworkers agree that this reform is desperately needed. This bill offers a stable workforce for our farmers, who need to compete in the global food markets, and provides an earned legal status for farmworkers. I urge passage of H.R. 5038.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Leoncio Vega Correa, son of Luis Correa Sotelo and Magdalena Correa. He passed away November 24, surrounded by his loved ones. Leo was the hardworking child of immigrants. He was born in Watts, California, on April 24, 1926, but his family spent much of his childhood living in Zacatecas, Mexico. Leo lived a hard life but an honest life. The devastation of the Great Depression followed him and his family from the United States to Mexico. He never received a formal education. He worked as a migrant farmworker across the country, following harvests. Despite all his hardships, Leo was a gentle giant and never met a stranger. He was always ready to give a hug, a smile, a dollar, a meal, or even the shirt off of his back. He would always tell me: ``Good deeds always come back to you.'' And he was known by his saying, ``pura vida.'' Leo lived a hard, great life. We celebrate his life today, and he will be missed by the community and his family.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of Frances Barber McCommons from the City of Anaheim, California. Born on November 10, 1919 in McCrory, Arkansas, Frances has lived a rich and blessed life filled with raising her five children and serving others in her neighborhood and at her church where she was a Sunday School teacher of 4- and 5-year-olds for more than 50 years. Frances spent her childhood in Arkansas as the eldest of seven children. She graduated at 16 as class salutatorian. At 18, Frances married her childhood sweetheart, J.R. McCommons, and started life as a farmer's wife. Frances, J.R., and their first four children were honored in 1949 as ``The Farm Family of the Year for Woodruff County.'' Frances and J.R. were married 58 years and were true life partners. In 1955, the family moved to California, settling in Anaheim, where they lived in a neighborhood in East Anaheim surrounded by orange groves. It was here that they had another child. All five of their children would later attend and graduate from Anaheim High School. Frances and J.R. were lay leaders in the Orange County Southern Baptist Association and helped start two churches: Crescent Southern Baptist Church in Anaheim and Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Orange. In 1966, Frances and J.R.'s son, Michael McCommons, was killed in Vietnam while serving in the United States Army. He was posthumously awarded The Bronze Star with the V Device for Valor and Heroism in Combat and The Purple Heart. As a Gold Star Mother, Frances served veterans' organizations and worked with other Gold Star Mothers to support veterans and families of those who were killed in service to their county. For many years, Frances's personal ministry was encouraging and celebrating others' achievements, birthdays, and other life events through personal notes, cards, and letters. Frances remained involved in the lives of the children she taught in Sunday School and continued to celebrate their lives with them through adulthood. Her life revolves around her immediate family and her large extended family, including eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is still an avid reader and remains interested in current events and the news. As someone whose livelihood was once dependent on the farm, Frances still loves watching the changes in the weather. Please join me in wishing my constituent, Frances Barber McCommons, a happy 100th birthday and many more years of good health and happiness.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of Hatsuko ``Susie'' Kusaka from the City of Anaheim, California. Born on November 14, 1919 in Rexburg, Idaho, Mrs. Kusaka has lived a rich life: raising a family, tending to crops of potatoes and strawberries, and caring for guests at the Disneyland Hotel. Susie spent most of her childhood in Southern California and Japan. After marrying Shuichi Kusaka, she moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she and her husband ran a potato farm. During that time, their four children--Warren, Alice, Ted, and Naomi--were born. In 1953, the family moved to California, settling in Anaheim, where they made a living as strawberry farmers. In 1978, at age 59, Susie began a second career with Disneyland Hotel. In 1987, she was named national ``Room Keeper of the Year'' by the American Hotel Association. She retired in 2009 after 22 years of hard work and dedication. In June of 2016, she moved into Walnut Village Retirement Community in Anaheim. Along with enjoying her community's many amenities, she delights in visits from her family members, including her grandson, Brian, and a granddaughter-in-law, Katharine. Please join me in wishing my constituent, Susie Hatsuko a happy 100th birthday and many more years of good health and happiness.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New York for yielding. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about Dreamers, who they are in the United States. I represent central Orange County, home to the largest number of Dreamers in the United States. I will talk a little bit about a few of the Dreamers in my district. The first one, Jose Angel Garibay, who lived in my district in Santa Ana, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Jose was deployed to Iraq, and in 2003 he was killed at the age of 21. Jose was the first servicemember from Orange County to make the ultimate sacrifice. Jose Angel Garibay, rest in peace. Jose is a Dreamer. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about the Dreamers, who they are. Police officer Germain Martinez Garcia grew up in southern Illinois. As an intern, his hard work and positive attitude set him apart and earned him a slot in the local academy. Germain Martinez Garcia is a valued member of his team and his department. In the words of his police chief: ``He is part of this community. He's a good citizen. He's a good person. We need him.'' Germain Martinez, a Dreamer. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about who Dreamers are. They are lawyers. Cesar Vargas grew up in Staten Island in New York. He has served our Nation in the Army. After law school, Cesar passed the New York bar on his first try in 2011. Then he applied for admission to the New York bar, but due to his immigration status, he was denied. It would take him 5 more years before Cesar became the first Dreamer admitted to the New York State bar. Cesar Vargas, he is a Dreamer. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about Dreamers. They are American soldiers. John grew up in southern California. John joined the U.S. Army, and on March 18 of last year, he shipped out to basic training. John wants nothing more than to defend our country. John is a warrior and a patriot. John is a Dreamer. John, U.S. Army. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about Dreamers and who they are: American soldiers. James grew up in southern California. James enlisted in the United States Army. James' goal is to protect the United States of America because he loves this country. James needs DACA reform to ensure that he can come home after being deployed to defend our Nation. James is a Dreamer. James is part of the U.S. Army. Madam Speaker, I want to correct the record about who Dreamers are. They are Harvard graduates. Gloria Montiel grew up in the heart of my district in Santa Ana. Gloria is the first student from Santa Ana High School to be accepted to Harvard. Gloria was the first undocumented student to receive a master's degree from Harvard. Gloria was the first undocumented Ph.D. candidate from Claremont Graduate University. Gloria Montiel is a Dreamer.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3224, the Deborah Sampson Act, as amended. I am proud to join my colleague, Representative Brownley of California, in support of this most important bill to improve the healthcare provided for America's more than 2 million women veterans. I thank the chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health for including my bipartisan bill, Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act. In 2016, the Government Accountability Office reported that the Veterans Health Administration had limited information on the VA medical centers' compliance with certain health standards for women veterans and access to gender-specific care provided by non-VA doctors. In response, this legislation requires an annual report on the access of gender-specific services provided under community care contracts, including the average wait and driving times. This bill is also directing the VA to establish a report on facilities' compliance with environment of care standards.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 3224.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in observation of Energy Awareness Month to honor the work of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) Energy & Environmental Services Program. CAP OC has been weatherizing homes and providing utility assistance for Orange County residents for more than 40 years. Of the energy funds allocated between 2014 and 2018 to the 34 cities in Orange County, CAP OC has invested more than 35 percent into California's 46th Congressional District, which includes portions of Anaheim, Orange, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. Among those served in CA- 46 by CAP OC were 6,659 disabled persons, 9,677 seniors, and 3,504 children under the age of 5. During this same period, CAP OC issued more than $5 million in utility assistance for over 14,000 homes in the 46th District and underwrote over $1.5 million in weatherization services with improvements to 1,000 dwellings. This investment has provided an economic boost for low-income individuals by lowering energy costs and reducing or eliminating late fees, thus assuring less dependency on public assistance. In 2019, CAP OC is projected to weatherize a total of 330 homes in Orange County and invest a total of $1.8 million into services that reduce energy costs by 30 percent on average and save families at least $238 per year. This will help families to afford other necessities such as groceries and doctor bills. Other benefits of these services include the elimination of carbon emissions, stimulation of local economies, job creation, improvements to the overall health of the community, and neighborhood stabilization. By sharing these statistics and benefits through an October 30th Orange County Weatherization Day Celebration, CAP OC is working to inform more constituents of its important services. Please join me in honoring the critical work being done by the CAP OC Energy & Environmental Services Program to help those in need, to improve our communities, and to protect the planet.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of James Douglas Colquitt, a veteran, a businessman, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and a champion of the marginalized and underserved. Born July 21, 1930, to Willie Colquitt and Mary Naomi Brown, James grew up with his brother, Thomas Meeks, in Valley Mills, Texas. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army. His military service allowed him to travel throughout the United States and abroad. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, James served his country for 20 years with honor and distinction, earning personal decorations and many unit certifications and awards. In 1967, he retired at Fort MacArthur Army Base in San Pedro, California. He began a second career in aerospace with Hughes Aircraft Division in Fullerton, California. He realized a long-held desire to become a business owner when he opened an automobile tire center in Fullerton. He also owned liquor stores in Santa Ana and Los Angeles, which he operated for more than 20 years. James became an activist in local civic organizations. He served as President of the Orange County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for over 15 years. In addition, he spent more than two decades on the Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) Board of Directors as a representative of the NAACP. He also carried out duties of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the African American Beverage and Grocers Association Scholarship Fund and was a long-term member of the National United Merchants and Beverage Association. James was married to Betty J. Colquitt for over 63 years and spent 50 of those years together in Placentia. James and Betty raised four children, who blessed them with six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Please join me in honoring the legacy of James Douglas Colquitt, a patriot who dedicated his life to his family, country, and community.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley, which was commemorated on October 19, 2019, at the organization's historic club house. The Ebell Society of Santa Ana was founded in 1894 to provide social, cultural, and educational opportunities for members. With its motto ``That is Only True Living which is Ever Learning,'' the Ebell Society includes 10 educational and cultural sections, including antiques, bridge, genealogy, quilting, home and garden, literature and the arts. The Society's founding president, Mrs. Franklina Bartlett, was an outstanding citizen and a prolific writer whose short stories appeared in publications alongside well-known authors such as Willa Cather, Jack London, and Mark Twain. In the early 1900s, featured Ebell Club speakers included Helen Keller, Will Rogers, Jack London's daughter Joan London, and Chief Standing Bear of the Sioux Indian Tribe, who was recently honored with a statue here in the Capitol. These renowned individuals helped raise money to build the Ebell Clubhouse, which was designed in 1924 by Fredrick Eley, one of Orange County's best-known architects. The 95-year-old Mediterranean-style building, which is included on the National Register of Historic Places, underwent restoration in 2018. Thanks to the caretaking of the Society's members, the Ebell Clubhouse continues to be a hub for community gatherings. Throughout the years, Ebell has made philanthropy and community service an important part of its mission. Ebell members ran a nursery for working women's children for almost 35 years, made bandages and sold Liberty Bonds during World War I, and held blood drives during World War II. Today's members provide philanthropic support to WISEPlace Women's Shelter in Santa Ana and the Friendly Center of Orange County. In addition, the Ebell Society Color Guard proudly participates in patriotic observances in the community throughout the year. The club's current president is Dr. Betts Rivet, an author who retired from the Santa Ana school system and then taught English at a women's college in China for 19 years. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 125th anniversary of the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley. Congratulations to this group of outstanding Orange County citizens who continue building our community through the pursuit of education and philanthropy.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Albert R. Peraza. Mr. Peraza was my constituent and a prominent member of the community, whose passion in life service to the Anaheim community. His work in education impacted countless lives. On behalf of the community, I wish to thank him for his contributions. Mr. Peraza was born in 1933 in Jerome, Arizona. He began his professional career by receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Education at Northern Arizona University. After college, he moved to Anaheim, California and spent 19 years as an elementary school teacher. Furthering his own education, he received a master's degree in education from the California State University, Fullerton, and completed his post graduate work both in psychometry at California State University, Fullerton and in administration at Chapman University. He was subsequently hired by the La Habra City School District, where he served as an elementary school principle and Director of the Head Start Program for 15 years. Mr. Peraza served as the Anaheim Planning Commissioner for nine years and on the Utility Board Commission for eight years. Mr. Peraza also dedicated himself to the Anaheim City School District, serving as a Member of School Board of Education for 13 years. Furthermore, he was also an active Member of Board of Directors of the Anaheim YMCA. Mr. Peraza was loved by his family, friends and community. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rachel. He leaves behind his daughters, Patricia Peraza and Kathleen Garcia, his son-in-law, Valentin Garcia, grandchildren Michelle (David) Scharfe, Andrew (Jessica) Garcia, Matthew Garcia, Amanda Garcia, and his great- grandchildren, Eli, Evangeline, Ezekiel, Ephraim Scharfe, and Benjamin Garcia. I ask my colleagues to join me, in celebrating the successful life of Albert R. Peraza and honoring his decades of hard work for our community. May he rest in peace.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mahomed Akbar Khan for his dedication to our youth and the Muslim community. With over 30 years of commitment to the people of Southern California, Mr. Khan has focused on conflict resolution, interfaith programs, humanitarian aid, and youth development. In 1970, at age 9, Mr. Khan's family immigrated to the United States from South Africa during the apartheid. By the early 1990s, Mr. Khan co-founded over 25 Muslim student unions and campus organizations across the United States, including the Muslim Youth of North America (M.Y.N.A) which is the largest American Muslim youth organization today. Mr. Khan's 30 years of experience in interfaith dialog and conflict resolution is exemplified by his notable accomplishments. As a student, he served as a Muslim Chaplain and provided impactful religious services to prison inmates. This service influenced many former gang leaders to return to their communities and devote their lives to gang intervention, easing tensions, and creating a peace movement on the streets. Mr. Khan traveled to Israel as an ambassador of peace alongside Martin Luther King III, a ``civil rights Rabbi,'' advocating for an end to violence. Mr. Khan sat on the Economic and Poverty Alleviation Advisory Board for Xhosa King Sandile, where he was heavily involved in alleviating poverty and building peace strategies throughout South Africa. Currently, Mr, Khan continues to bring impact and attention to local and global issues. Mr. Khan brought national attention to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis when he helped to organize a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C. in 2018. This hearing brought over $130 million in emergency aid to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Today, we celebrate the many humanitarian efforts and accomplishments of Mahomed Akbar Khan. His has committed his life to serving his local and global community by continuing to advocate for tolerance, peace, and non-violence. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and recognizing Mahomed Akbar Khan.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the city of Santa Ana's 150th birthday. My hometown was founded on October 27, 1869, on just 70 acres of land in Orange County; and today, Santa Ana is the second largest city in Orange County. It is home to veterans of World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, and the last few conflicts. It is also home to the largest Hispanic population, percentagewise, in the country. It is essentially the new Ellis Island of the United States. Congratulations to the city of Santa Ana on their 150 years. Congratulations to their constituents and to the council and to the mayor.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, after President Trump's inauguration, the White House deleted Spanish-language content from the official White House website. At the time, the White House claimed that a Spanish- language site was under development, but, more than two years later, such a website has yet to materialize. Meanwhile, the previous two administrations offered Spanish-language content on the official White House website. There are many taxpayers whose first language is not English. Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and French are among the most spoken languages in the United States. People benefit tremendously from having different options to access their government and receive information that may impact their lives. This is why it is imperative that the White House and federal agencies continue to be accessible to all taxpayers. Therefore, I am reintroducing the White House Accountability for Diversity Act. It is vital for all Americans to be able to follow issues that affect their lives. This legislation will allow for content to be translated into Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French and any other language deemed necessary by the Office of Management and Budget. This will ensure that all taxpayers have the option of accessing up-to-date information in their preferred language.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements of Greg M. Conger and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement. Mr. Conger has been a voice for working Californians by organizing and advocating for workers' rights. He has changed the relationship between employees and management forever. Greg M. Conger served as the President of UFCW Local 324, with 23,000 members in Orange County and the Long Beach area in Southern California. Mr. Conger started as a meat cutting apprentice with Local 551 in 1976. This is where he started volunteering for various union committees and campaigns. In 1984, he was hired as a Union Representative. His efforts did not go unnoticed and one year later he was promoted to Executive Assistant to the President and worked on contract negotiations. Mr. Conger was a senior strategist and top-level negotiator during the Southern California supermarket strike and lockouts that ran between October 2003 and February 2004. Over the course of the dispute, Mr. Conger worked to boost the morale of his members and even volunteered to be arrested twice in acts of civil disobedience. His leadership and commitment to the working community attracted the attention of the UFCW International Union, which elected him as an International Vice President in April 2004. In September 2003, Mr. Conger became President of Local 324. After just five weeks in his new role, he led Local 324 during the 141-day strike and lock-out--the longest and costliest retail strike in American history. Mr. Conger and UFCW Local 324 changed the relationship between employees and management forever by empowering workers to stand up for themselves in the face of intense pressure. He was at the forefront of the dynamic movement that sought to build successes of recent years. Today, we celebrate not only his advocacy and success, but his future. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Greg M. Conger for his commitment to serving the community by being the greater voice for our workers.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Henry S. Barbosa for his outstanding and impactful work in the community. Mr. Barbosa has invested tremendous time, talent, and passion to his community and OCCC has honored Mr. Barbosa with their prestigious Legacy Award. Mr. Barbosa serves as a long-time board chair for the Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC), which provides a safety net and career pathway for at- risk adults residing in Orange County by offering both career and workforce development programs. Mr. Barbosa began his young professional career by earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles and his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 1973. He then began his legal career as the Deputy District Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. His passion for public service is known by the community and for 27 years, Mr. Barbosa practiced private law primarily representing local cities as a city attorney. He also served as Special Counsel for public agencies like the LA Unified School District. Most recently, Mr. Barbosa served as Assistant General Counsel to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and within two years of serving as Vice-Chairman of the Board, Mr. Barbosa was also Chairman of the Engineering, Operations and Real Property Committee, as well as many others. Mr. Barbosa was very effective and influential while serving on the negotiations team that set key terms for the historic Quantifications Settlement Agreement, resulting in the first major agricultural to urban water transfer within the Law of the Colorado River. Mr. Barbosa's areas of expertise include land use and zoning, public works and condemnation, environmental law, water resources, civil rights, including election law, political campaigns, and CATV. Notably, his expertise in land use and environmental law was recognized by former Speaker of the California State Assembly, Willie Brown, who appointed Mr. Barbosa to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee that developed statewide regulations for landfills management. Furthermore, Mr. Barbosa has been instrumental as lead counsel in several published appellate decisions including Salazar v. City of Montebello 1987, an election law challenge to the candidacy of a homeless person in a municipal election. Mr. Barbosa's receipt of the ``Legacy Award'' from OCCC is a true testament of his dedication and service to his community. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Barbosa on his lifelong accomplishments.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of the Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC), now celebrating their 25th anniversary. Founded in 1993, the OCCC provides at-risk and disadvantaged youth a chance to learn valuable skills while giving back to their community. The OCCC is considered a ``Second Chance at Success,'' ultimately ensuring a positive life for our youth. The OCCC provides youth with a pathway to earning a high-school diploma, via an on-site charter school. By embracing a culture of teamwork and cooperation, the OCCC instills a strong work ethic in our youth, providing experience and job skills that will make them valuable members of our workforce. Since 1993, OCCC has served more than 8,000 young adults, recycled 9,000 tons of recyclable materials, and planted over 120,000 trees. Preserving our environment empowers our youth, allowing them to help others and positively affect our community. These students can develop their educational, professional, and personal skills. OCCC has provided corpsmembers with more than $1.5 million in financial assistance. Over 3,000 high school diplomas and job training certificates have been provided to corpsmembers to seek higher education. OCCC's Corps-to-Career Specialist assists students in transitioning from the corps to their future goals by introducing them to local colleges, trade schools, and ROP programs. Corpsmembers learn resume writing, interviewing skills, and a professional demeanor that will prepare them for a bright future. Today, we celebrate not only 25 years of success for OCCC, but we honor its future. A future that continues to uphold the values of hard- work, teamwork, and service. It is for these reasons that I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and recognizing the Orange County Conservation Corps for their commitment to our youth and our communities.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Huber Boyd. My constituent, Mrs. Boyd recently visited Washington, DC, as an Honor Flight Network participant to visit the memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of other American veterans like her. Johnnie, as she is known to her family and friends, was born September 28, 1924, in Brownfield, Texas, where cotton farming is still the backbone of the region. From an early age, Johnnie worked on her family's farm and attended school when she wasn't needed in the fields. At 14 years old, Johnnie moved hundreds of miles from home to serve as a caretaker for a family in Lueders, Texas. There, she attended and graduated high school. Thanks to her tenacity and determination, Ms. Boyd earned a scholarship to Texas State College for Women but was unable to submit her application in person because she could not afford bus fare. At 17 years old, while America was embroiled in World War II, Johnnie answered the nation's call to service by lying about her age to enlist in the U.S. Navy WAVES or ``Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.'' These women held the same status as naval reservists. Johnnie was among 350,000 women who joined the Armed Services during WWII, serving at home and abroad. Upon enlisting in the U.S. Navy, she was stationed at Hunter's College in New York where she received her initial Navy training. After training, she was transferred to a base in San Francisco and lived in Berkeley. She took the ferry into San Francisco each day to board the ship, on which she served as Store Keeper 1st class alongside the paymaster and other soldiers. During this time, she also continued her education. She served from 1941 to 1945, and later married Raymond Huber, a Master Sargent in the United States Marine Corps. She went on to attend Santa Ana College and received her Associate's Degree in Business Finance in 1978. Johnnie, now 94 years old, currently resides in the City of Orange, where she continues her service to our great country as an active community member. She is the proud mother of 8, grandmother of 17, and great grandmother of 10. Please join me in saluting this WWII veteran who continues to contribute her wisdom, tenacity, and life-long American work ethic toward making America the greatest country in the world.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Santa Ana Police Department Chaplain Rupert Vega, a true hero of our community. Chaplain Rupert Vega was born and raised in Santa Ana. He, along with his family of six, lived in the Artesia Pilar neighborhood, near El Salvador Park. He received his education from the Santa Ana Unified School District. Chaplain Vega, with his wife, raised their two children in Santa Ana, where he continues to live to this very day. His children, now adults, also reside in Santa Ana. At age 57, Chaplain Vega retired from his 25-year career in the medical field, but retirement has done nothing to slow him down. He has been a licensed ordained chaplain and minister for many years and has worked as a Santa Ana Police Department Chaplain for the last five years, volunteering well over 5,000 hours to date. Chaplain Vega was recruited as a Police Chaplain, by his friends, Ed and Maria Martinez--two long time employees of the Santa Ana Police Department. As a Police Chaplain, Rupert has volunteered his time to the community of Santa Ana and the members of the Santa Ana Police Department. However, Chaplain Vega is so much more than a chaplain--to our community, he is a vision of hope in times of tragedy, to the members of the Santa Ana Police Department, he is a big brother, a guiding light, and even a shoulder to cry on when times get tough. With much humility, Chaplain Vega would say that he has been blessed beyond measure to have been commissioned by the Lord to work as a Police Chaplain, but it is really the community and the members of Santa Ana Police Department that are blessed to have him as their chaplain and as a part of our community.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I want everyone to join me in congratulating the Chapman University, in my district, men's baseball team and head coach, Scott Laverty, for winning the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament. Congratulations, Panthers. This is their third national championship--the first one in 1968, second one in 2003. In 2011, they were runner-up, and in 2019, here they are. California's 46th Congressional District is the home of champs. Please join me in congratulating Chapman University Panthers on a job well done. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3691) to require the TSA to develop a plan to ensure that TSA material disseminated in major airports can be better understood by more people accessing such airports, and for other purposes.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous materials on this measure.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3691, the TRANSLATE Act. Throughout my travels, I get the opportunity to witness and meet families and visitors from numerous countries, cultures, and backgrounds traveling throughout our Nation's airports. These families share many of the same experiences we all share when traveling using an airplane. They want to board their flights on time and land safely at their destination without undue delay or confusion. Sadly, signs and other communications throughout our U.S. airports are not meeting the needs of all travelers. Many non-English speakers, international travelers, and people with vision or hearing impairments experience challenges during their travels because the current signage is not accessible to them. According to the U.S. Census, over 65 million individuals living in the U.S. over the age of five speak English not well or not at all. No one should have to worry about missing a flight because they don't speak English or have impaired vision or hearing. This bill addresses this issue by requiring TSA to make signage, video, audio, and other online content more accessible to travelers at major airports who do not speak English as their primary language. This bill will make TSA operations more effective and efficient by helping to prevent miscommunication between TSA officers and travelers. Furthermore, this bill helps ensure that we maintain a standard of inclusivity at our airports for residents and visitors alike. Mr. Speaker, I urge my House colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. Titus).

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous materials on this measure.