[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING FREDERICK P. AQUIRRE

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an outstanding 
citizen of Orange County, Mr. Frederick P. Aguirre who has recently 
been honored by Orange County's United Way for his outstanding service 
in education to the Latino community. Mr. Aguirre has a strong sense of 
civic duty and is dedicated to the Latino community, to our country's 
veterans, and to education.
  A graduate of UCLA Law School, he is a co-founder of the Hispanic Bar 
Association of Orange County. Currently, he serves on the Hispanic 
Advisory Committee of the Orange County District Attorney's office.
  His support for education spans across all levels. He was a mentor 
through the ``Stay in School Program'' that provides tutoring to at-
risk students in the Santa Ana Unified School District. He has been a 
speaker at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and at 
several colleges. He re-established the Placentia chapter of the League 
of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a group that provides 
scholarships for Hispanic youth and encourages civic participation 
through citizenship classes and voting. In 1994, he became a member of 
the Corporate Development committee of the Hispanic Education Endowment 
Fund. In addition, he organized and re-incorporated Latino Advocates 
for Education, Inc. a nonprofit organization that promotes educational 
excellence among our Latino students and increases quality instruction 
and administration in schools.
  His exemplary achievements in the community are also noteworthy. As a 
member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association of 
Orange County, he founded the Multi Ethnic Community Advisory Board. He 
was also a member and Chairman of the Board of the Community Advisory 
Board of Placentia Linda Hospital. In 1994, he organized a program 
offering free legal services at the Cathy Torrez Learning Center in 
Placentia.
  In addition, he has been active in recognizing U.S. veterans. Since 
1998, he has organized a Veteran's Day conference at Santa Ana College 
in Santa Ana, CA. These events have grown in scope each year. The most 
recent, the 5th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration and Scholarship 
Program, honored over 100 living Mexican-American World War II veterans 
and their families. Over 3,000 people attended, including Governor Gray 
Davis.
  I am proud to recognize Mr. Frederick P. Aguirre for his outstanding 
service to the Orange County community, to education and to the Latino 
community. His efforts have truly touched people's lives and have had a 
positive impact on our community.

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