[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF ANDREW SAAVEDRA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Andrew Saavedra for 
his service to the city of Santa Ana. Andrew was recently awarded the 
Rosita Diaz ``love in Action'' award from the Loyola Institute for 
Spirituality for his hard work and dedication to the community.
  Sixteen years ago, Andrew started a soup kitchen at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church. When it first opened, the kitchen served only a 
handful of people. Today, the kitchen has expanded and now serves over 
600 each week.
  Andrew has also helped to establish citizenship and English classes 
in Santa Ana to help immigrants in the community to become a part of 
the Democratic process.
  I am very proud of Andrew and appreciate his service to the citizens 
of Santa Ana.

                          ____________________