[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1171-E1172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MR. SEBASTIAN SILVEIRA

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Mr. Sebastian 
Silveira for his service to my office and California's Central Valley.
  Mr. Silveira was born on September 23, 1990 in Hanford, California to 
David and Mary Lou Silveira. After attending St. Rose McCarthy Catholic 
School in Hanford, California, Mr. Silveira went on to receive his 
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Business with a minor in Water Law and 
Policy from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, 
California.
  As a young adult, Mr. Silveira first showed an interest in public 
service as an intern for Congressman Devin Nunes where he worked 
diligently and earned the respect of many of his peers. After working 
for Congressman Nunes, Mr. Silveira was hired in January of 2014 as a 
Field Representative in my Hanford,

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California Congressional Office. His hard work was apparent early on 
and he was soon promoted to Senior Field Representative, a position in 
which he has excelled. Mr. Silveira's strong work ethic has grown 
during his tenure, which is evident by his commitment to constituent 
events and his passion for water policy. As one of the most important 
issues in the Twenty-First Congressional District, Mr. Silveira has 
worked to become a trusted advisor on water related issues.
  Outside of work, Mr. Silveria is a pillar in our local community. He 
volunteers his time at the local food bank and helps to serve meals to 
those in need at a local soup kitchen once a week. Mr. Silveira is an 
active member in both the Kings County Young Republicans and the Kings 
County Republican Party Central Committee. In addition, Mr. Silveira 
enjoys spending time and helping his family on their vineyard, which 
has contributed immensely to his knowledge and interest in wine making.
  Mr. Silveira's time with my office came to a close on July 29, 2016 
when he left to attend the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, 
California. Knowing Mr. Silveira, his character, and his work ethic, I 
have no doubt that he will achieve many great things in his future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Sebastian Silveira for his 
public service to the people of the Central Valley and wishing him well 
as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.

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