[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E171]
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                        HONORING IRMA HERNANDEZ

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take some time today and 
honor Irma Hernandez, a constituent I am immensely proud of Mrs. 
Hernandez is retiring after serving the public for 36 years and serving 
the city of Orange for nearly 20 years. Mrs. Hernandez is retiring as 
the Deputy City Manager, and through her career she has set an example 
for all future municipal employees.
  Mrs. Hernandez's personal qualities fit perfectly with the duties of 
a city employee--easygoing and personable with all walks of life, and 
determined and thorough with every single task required of her. Before 
her time with Orange, she served for the cities of Costa Mesa, Tustin, 
and Garden Grove. Her proficiency in handling the finances and budget 
of a city, coupled with her excellent communication skills, made her 
the ideal candidate for Deputy City Manager. Mrs. Hernandez represented 
the people of the city of Orange on the Metro Cities Fire Authority, 
Orange County Animal Care, and the Orange County Local Agency Formation 
Commission. Mrs. Hernandez also represented all of Orange County's 
cities on the 800 MHz Governance Board, where her outstanding 
dedication has played a major part in the advancement of our state-of-
the-art public safety radio system.
  Mrs. Hernandez has enriched the community she lives in, not only 
through her career, but also through her fundraising for various 
causes. These include the Veterans' Memorial in Orange, and projects 
for Rotary International and the Chamber of Commerce. We are saddened 
that Mrs. Hernandez is leaving the city of Orange, but she has earned a 
long and happy retirement, and we wish her the best. Mrs. Hernandez 
will, without a doubt, be difficult to replace, but we are so fortunate 
to have had her commitment and drive. She exemplifies the best aspects 
of a government employee. I am honored to recognize Mrs. Hernandez for 
the positive role she has played in our community.

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