[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1740]
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          HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF RUFINO BAUTISTA, JR.

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                       HON. GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. served as 
a Senior Field Representative in California's 35th Congressional 
District, which includes the communities of Bloomington, Chino, 
Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rialto in San Bernardino County, and the 
city of Pomona in Los Angeles County.
   Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. provided constituent services to the people 
of the 35th Congressional District during my tenure in both the 
California State Legislature and now as Member of Congress.
   As a senior member of my staff, having served for 10 years in the 
district, Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. helped establish the internship 
program in my office, and mentored many high school and college interns 
as well as new staff members who were eager to learn about policy and 
government and serve the constituents of the 35th district.
   Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. was active in promoting increased community 
participation in the electoral process by helping to register nearly 
20,000 new voters in the 35th Congressional District and its 
surrounding communities.
   A native of Rowland Heights, California, Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. 
attended Bishop Amat High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts 
degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
   Having served previously as an aide to the Los Angeles City Council, 
Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. has served the people of California at the 
local, state, and federal levels of government and moves forward with a 
wealth of experience in government service and community organizing.
   Let it be known Mr. Speaker, that Mr. Rufino Bautista, Jr. be 
commended for his exemplary service on behalf of the Members of 
Congress of the United States, and extended sincere best wishes for 
every success in his future endeavors.

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